The Policy includes a strong commitment to denouncing racism and discrimination in the Tasmanian community and aims to support initiatives that promote an inclusive, respectful and diverse State. As reported elsewhere, the work that I and my are undertaking to promote national initiatives such as the Racism. It Stops with Me campaign in Tasmania and the work with a diverse range of partners such as emergency management services and the Hobart and Launceston City Councils are all important contributions toward increasing tolerance and respect in the Tasmanian community. Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Strategic Issues in Education Working Group I continued to participate in this working chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Education. The Working Group met twice during the reporting period. Key issues for discussion were the Safe Schools Coalition, access to school nurses, and inclusion of transgender issues, particularly in the Guidelines for Supporting Sexual and Gender Diversity in Schools and Colleges. At the October 2014 meeting, we also benefitted from a presentation from Dr Gávi Ansara on transgender and intersex issues and the opportunity to discuss how these issues are of relevance to schools and colleges. We also reviewed online materials available through the Department of Education’s website and in May 2015 relaunched Talking Out, a biannual newsletter for Tasmanian schools to celebrate diversity and information and resources to help build safe, supportive and inclusive schools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people. Issues of Talking Out are available at the . Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)/Police Strategic Working Group I continued to participate in this working chaired by Police Commissioner Darren Hine. The Working Group met twice during the reporting period. Key issues for discussion were the development of a ‘vulnerable person’s strategy’, internal communications, professional development, the LGBTI Liaison Officer structure and training, and updated information poster and pamphlet. Members of the Working Group were pleased to be able to participate in a program for the official visit of eight police officials from Hong Kong from 6–10 October 2014. One aspect of Tasmanian policing that the visiting officials were keen to learn about was the work being done by Tasmania Police through and with the Working Group. I was able to use the Working Group as one of the stakeholder groups invited to contribute to the research into historic criminal records and approaches to removing the continuing negative impact of those records.
Above: Governor’s Human Rights Week Reception at Government House on 10 December 2014. Pictured: Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, His Excellency the Honourable Justice Alan Blow, OAM with Ms Karina Stojansek receiving the Human Rights Individual Award on behalf of her late husband Jeremy Ball with Griffin Ball (left) and Jasper Stojansek (right). Above: Tasmanian Human Rights Awards Announcement at Parliament House on 3 December 2014. Pictured: (L to R) Craig Martin, Acting Director of Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania with Jenny Hood, Mrs Pat Hood, and Chris Symonds and Neal Rodwell, recipients of the Robin Hood AM Sports Award. 2014 Awards: A Fairer World School Award Winner – St James Catholic College Sponsored by A Fairer World with a donation from Anne & Tony Peacock Human Rights Youth Award Winner – Emillie McDonell High Commendation Jointly – Oliver Hovenden and Chessells Sponsored by Newport Wildman & Associates Human Rights Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Cultural Awareness Award Winner – Andrew Badcock High Commendation – Caleb Nichols-Mansell Sponsored by Rainbow Communities Tasmania Inc Angus Downie Print Journalism Award Winner – Caroline Tang Sponsored by Robin Banks and Michael Small Multicultural Award Winner – Bridging Visa Social Club and in particular the contribution of Mieka Tabart Sponsored by the Migrant Resource Centre (Southern Tasmania) Human Rights Organisation Award Winner – Launceston Human Library Sponsored by the Hobart City Council Robin Hood AM Sports Award Winner – Wynyard Yacht Club and in particular the contribution of Neal Rodwell Sponsored by Communities, Sport and Recreation Tasmania
Race 2 50.0% 3 50.0% Sexual orientation 1 11.1% 0 0.0% Breach alleged in area of activity Provision of facilities, goods and services 33 49.3% 6 28.6% Employment 22 34.9% 1 5.0% Administration of State laws and programs 7 58.3% 0 0.0% Accommodation 4 30.8% 1 20.0% Industrial awards and agreements 3 75.0% 0 0.0% Education and training 2 16.7% 3 75.0% Membership and activities of 2 33.3% 0 0.0% * This is the number dismissed for each alleged breach as a percentage of the total investigation decisions made in relation to each alleged breach. Appendix A8: Outcomes of conciliation processes held in 201415 Outcomes 2013–14 % 2014–15 % Change in % Resolved 69 60.0% 72 56.3% -3.7% Not resolved & returned to investigation 22 19.1% 23 18.0% -1.2% Not resolved and referred 17 14.8% 15 11.7% -3.1% Withdrawn with no resolution 0 0.0% 1 0.8% 0.8% Withdrawn resolved 1 0.9% 1 0.8% -0.1%
Personal and Other Services 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 2.9% 7.2% -4.3% Retail Trade 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 3.6% 6.6% -3.0% Education 0 7 5 0 0 0 12 8.7% 6.1% 2.6% Transport and Storage 7 1 0 0 0 0 8 5.8% 5.0% 0.8% Cultural and Recreational Services 7 0 2 1 0 0 10 7.2% 5.0% 2.2% Professional, scientific & technical 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 4.4% -4.4% Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants 6 3 1 0 0 0 10 7.2% 3.9% 3.3% Finance and Insurance 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 5.8% 3.9% 1.9% Property and Business Services 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 3.6% 3.9% -0.3%