In developing the 1995-8 EEO Plan the Tribunal conducted a staff attitudinal survey and review of its EEO performance. The current Workplace Diversity Plan 2001-2004 will build on the achievements of the last nine years. Equity and Diversity in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Equity means that the staff of the Tribunal and those seeking employment with it receive fair treatment in recruitment, selection, conditions of employment and career development, regardless of cultural and linguistic background, religion, gender, sexual preference, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability or political affiliation. Equity means fairness not sameness . The equitable treatment of people is fair and just treatment, not the same treatment.
Diversity is the quality of being different and unique.
We value diversity by recognising and respecting each individual s unique attributes. We will manage diversity in the Tribunal by creating and sustaining an environment where everyone achieves his or her potential. We will respect and make best use of the diverse talents of individuals, and work towards building good working relationships. Measures will be continued to be taken to enable women and people in designated groups to be employed through our staff selection processes which will be fair and based on merit. We will ensure that our workplace will be free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form.