Anti-Discrimination Policy
Our Policy Statement
At Healthy Land & Water we support Australia’s anti-discrimination laws and will not tolerate discrimination of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation. We will abide by the following legislations:
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth),
We will not tolerate under any circumstances, either direct discrimination or indirect discrimination or victimisation as a result of a person because they have or intend to make a complaint.
Our Mission
We are committed to creating a working environment free from discrimination and vilification, where all employees, stakeholders, government officers, and all persons associated with the activities of Healthy Land and Water are treated equally, with dignity, courtesy and respect. We will always act with integrity, be transparent and perform our duties with diligence, care, respect and confidentiality.
Our Aims & Objectives
We aim to develop a diverse workforce, providing an inclusive workplace of tolerance and respect while
offering support to anyone who raises a complaint.
Our Responsibilities
Healthy Land and Water is committed to ensuring that we comply with our obligations and all employees are required to undertake anti-discrimination awareness training. All employees have a responsibility to ensure they do not engage in any discriminatory behaviour or vilification and to report any incidence in the workplace, offer support and maintain complete confidentiality to their Manager and or Human Resource Manager.
Our Governance
This statement is issued to indicate our commitment to our stakeholders and our understanding of Not for Profit Company Governance Principle: Principle 9; Conduct and Compliance and Principle 10: Culture. The full support of our Board, employees, partners and funding bodies is sought in meeting our commitment.