Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission

22/08/2025

WE HAVE MOVED!

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You can still contact us on (08) 8999 1444 or [email protected] or via https://adc.nt.gov.au/

08/05/2025

📣 KATHERINE 📣

Register now for this great free event on May 22nd.

Reminder to head over to our new fb page Anti-Discrimination Commission - Northern Territory to make sure you don't miss out on any news and events from the NT ADC

Interested in making your business and community a better place?

Join the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission and Anglicare NT for a Positive Duty Workshop. You're invited to a free and informative workshop that explores how activating positive duty in your organisation can help build a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for employees and clients. Facilitated by Jeswynn Yogaratnam, NT Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, this session will unpack the concept of positive duty and provide practical insights into applying legal responsibilities, managing risk, and creating communities of best practice.
🗓 Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Location: 15 Third St, Katherine (Anglicare NT)
💻 Attendance: In-person
Topics include:
-Understanding positive duty and legal obligations
-Taking proportionate and reasonable actions
-Measuring performance and meeting minimum standards
-Building inclusive workplace cultures

To register, please email your name and organisation to [email protected].
Spaces for in-person attendance are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

30/04/2025

Head over to our new page Anti-Discrimination Commission - Northern Territory and make sure to follow so you don't miss out on our training and events!

The Anti-Discrimination Commission aims to prevent discrimination and harassment in the community by raising awareness through education and training.

07/04/2025

The ADC have new pages across social media.

Please head over and follow Anti-Discrimination Commission - Northern Territory here on facebook and on instagram to keep up-to-date with the ADC.

02/04/2025

World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) is a global opportunity to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic people in all aspects of life.

Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), it is unlawful to discriminate against someone based on disability, including autism.

This day serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, and community participation. By fostering awareness and embracing neurodiversity, we can build a Northern Territory where every individual is valued and supported.
For more information please visit: https://www.aspect.org.au/waud

01/04/2025

01/04/2025

Today, we had the privilege of hosting Giri Sivaraman கிரி சிவராமன், the Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner, along with the Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Jeswynn Yogaratnam, at Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation HQ on Larrakia Country.

Ironbark CEO Shaun Pearce and key staff members shared insights into our Positive Duty journey, sparking a robust discussion on race and intersection of the 24 protected attributes. At Ironbark, applying a Positive Duty lens is no longer a side initiative — it’s becoming business as usual.

From the foundations we've already embedded to the bold goals we’ve set for the future, we’re reshaping how we work to ensure respect, safety, and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation. We’re proud to be building workplaces where our values lead, and every story is honoured.

We look forward to hearing more from Commissioner Sivaraman at the upcoming Positive Duty Oration & Launch of the National Anti-Racism Framework being held at the Danala Education & Community Precinct, Charles Darwin University on Wednesday, 2 April at 5:30 PM.

This is a free event, open to the community, with limited seating, more details can be found here: https://events.humanitix.com/federal-race-discrimination-commissioner-oration

31/03/2025

International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people while raising awareness of the challenges they continue to face.

The Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission stands in solidarity with transgender communities, reaffirming the right to live with dignity, free from discrimination. Under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT), it is unlawful to discriminate against someone based on gender identity, ensuring protections in areas such as employment, education, and public services.

On this day, we recognise the importance of visibility, advocacy, and policy reform in building a more inclusive Northern Territory where everyone is respected for who they are.
For more information, please visit: https://www.tdov.org.au/