Australian Governments' Interactive Functions Thesaurus (AGIFT)

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Social justice and equity
(Level 2)
Developing policy to support the fair treatment of all people, regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, marital or parental status, sexual preference, disability or religious belief. Ensuring that government services are implemented with fairness and sensitivity to community needs. Reviewing services and making recommendations to improve access. Promoting equal opportunity and anti-discrimination principles. Includes liaison with target groups to evaluate the effectiveness of equity programs.

See also EMPLOYMENT - Human resources development - Workplace equity and justice programs: for ensuring equal employment opportunities.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Non-preferred Terms
Affirmative action
Age discrimination
Anti-discrimination
Anti-discrimination programs
Community access programs
Disability rights
Discrimination
Equal opportunity programs
Equity programs
Gender discrimination
Racial discrimination
Religious discrimination
Sex discrimination
Welfare complaint services