An alarming level of discrimination has been revealed by a new report by The Australian Computer Society.
The 2013 Employment Survey had more than 5,000 respondents also showed continued gender imbalance.
No position surveyed showed higher than a 30% female participation rate. Furthermore, of the 34% of respondents who indicated that they had been the subject of some discrimination, 42% were females who indicated they had experienced discrimination based on their gender.
This is an alarmingly high number given that only 15% of respondents to the survey were female.
Alison Orr, Director of the ACS Women’s Board spoke out against the high levels of discrimination.
“These numbers should serve as a wakeup call for employers who think they can discriminate against people on any basis, but especially on the ground of gender.”
The Fair Work Ombudsman can help people who believe they have been subject to unlawful discrimination in relation to their employment.
If you believe that you have been unlawfully discriminated against in your employment you can lodge a complaint with the Fair Work Ombudsman – call the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94. Complaints can also be lodged at www.fairwork.gov.au
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