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Managing people

Find out key legal obligations to your employees, volunteers and members.

Content last updated 21/03/2024

Recruiting employees


  • an overview of the recruitment process
  • anti-discrimination and consumer law considerations in recruitment
  • screening checks, and
  • privacy considerations

More information

You should also consider your privacy obligations and review our resources on conducting background checks, including our guides on background screening and Working with Children Checks. 


  • what is discrimination? 
  • do the anti-discrimination laws apply to your organisation? 
  • when is discrimination lawful? 
  • best practice tips to avoid complaints of discrimination in employment or offering employment, and 
  • complaint processes 

More information

The Australian Human Rights Commission Vicarious Liability fact sheet contains guidance and resources for employers to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace.



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