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Explore our collection of evidence-based policy papers, organised by topic. These papers reflect NFAW’s ongoing work to inform and influence policies that impact women and girls across Australia.

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Inquiry into the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 [Provisions]

We welcome the Committee’s invitation to comment on the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023 [Provisions]. NFAW previously made a submission to the Inquiry into the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 which adopted previous recommendations made by NFAW and other women’s organisations to better implement the recommendations of the Respect@Work report.
Date
9 January, 2024

Inquiry into current and proposed sexual consent laws in Australia

Consent - and how it is defined and defended - goes to the heart of upholding women’s rights to bodily autonomy, agency and self-determination. Without control over their own bodies and selves, women are far less likely to be able to access broader legal, political and economic rights. Personal agency includes the right to decide freely when and with whom to have sex.
Date
2 March, 2023

Submission to Joint Select Committee on the Australian family law system

Joint Select Committee on Australia's Family Law System. The Family Law system affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens.
Date
16 December, 2019
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