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Equal opportunity in employment and education

Monash University global equal opportunity policy

Monash University is committed to promoting equal opportunity in education and employment in recognition of global principles of equity and justice (Appendix).

Monash University operates in a global context and will ensure that the Equal Opportunity Plan developed under this Policy for a particular country will be managed in compliance with the laws applying in that country or region.

Monash University is committed to the highest quality in teaching, learning, research and a wide range of professional and community activities. It shares the fundamental university beliefs in the value of free and rational inquiry and in the pursuit of knowledge as a key to understanding, tolerance, and improvement of the human condition.

Monash University is committed to being fair, equitable and sensitive to the diverse needs of its students and staff in all its policies and practices and to supporting access by disadvantaged groups with due regard and respect for the sensitivities of all stakeholders.

In order to meet its obligations under this policy, Monash University undertakes to promote equal opportunity in all aspects of the University's activities by eliminating any remaining unlawful direct and indirect discrimination on the grounds of:

  • race, colour, national or ethnic origin, nationality;
  • sex or gender, lawful sexual activity, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, breastfeeding, status as a parent or carer;
  • religious or political belief or activity, industrial activity;
  • age, physical features, disability (past, present or imputed), medical record;
  • personal association with a person who is identified by reference to any of the above listed attributes; and
  • on any other grounds which the Monash University Council shall after due consideration determine to be a basis of discriminatory practice.

Monash University will actively promote equal opportunity by:

  • creating an environment where students and staff are able to work effectively, without fear of discrimination or harassment;
  • providing effective mechanisms to resolve equal opportunity-related complaints;
  • using non-discriminatory, inclusive language and practices;
  • developing and operating programs to increase access and promote success in education and employment for designated under-represented groups in order to overcome disadvantage;
  • ensuring that all Monash University students and staff have access to benefits and services in an equitable manner;
  • consulting stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes; and
  • developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on strategies and plans.

Appendix

United Nations and International Labor Organisation (ILO) Conventions, Covenants and Declarations:

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, G.A. res. 217A (III), U.N. Doc A/810 at 71 (1948)

Convention against Discrimination in Education, 429 U.N.T.S. 93, entered into force May 22, 1962.

Convention on the Rights of the Child, G.A. res. 44/25, annex, 44 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 49) at 167, U.N. Doc. A/44/49 (1989), entered into force Sept.2 1990

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, G.A. res. 2200A (XXI), 21 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 16) at 49, U.N. Doc. A/6316 (1966), 993 U.N.T.S. 3, entered into force Jan. 3, 1976.

Convention concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries (ILO No. 169), 72 ILO Official Bull. 59, entered into force Sept. 5, 1991.

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, 660 U.N.T.S. 195, entered into force Jan. 4, 1969.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, G.A. res. 34/180, 34 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 46) at 193, U.N. Doc. A/34/46, entered into force Sept. 3, 1981.

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, G.A. res. 2200A (XXI), 21 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 16) at 52, U.N. Doc. A/6316 (1966), 999 U.N.T.S. 171, entered into force Mar. 23, 1976.

Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention (ILO No. 87), 68 U.N.T.S. 17, entered into force July 4, 1950.

Equal Remuneration Convention (ILO No. 100), 165 U.N.T.S. 303, entered into force May 23, 1953.

Workers with Family Responsibilities Convention (ILO No. 156), 1981. Convention concerning Equal Opportunities and Equal Treatment for Men and Women Workers: Workers with Family Responsibilities (Note: Date of coming into force: 11:08:1983.) Place: Geneva , Session of the Conference:67, Date of adoption:23:06:1981

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (ILO No. 111), 362 U.N.T.S. 31, entered into force June 15, 1960.

Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons, G.A. res. 3447 (XXX), 30 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 34) at 88, U.N. Doc. A/10034 (1975).

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention, (ILO 159) 1983. Convention concerning Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) (Note: Date of coming into force: 20:06:1985.) Place: Geneva ;Session of the Conference:69; Date of adoption:20:06:1983.

International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights, U.N. C.H.R. res. 1997/33, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/1997/150 (1997).

Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, G.A. res. 36/55, 36 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 51) at 171, U.N. Doc. A/36/684 (1981).