Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd is committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteer workers are treated fairly and equitably, recognising their right to participate in the activities of the company in an environment, which is non-discriminatory and tolerant.

In line with the current legislation and social expectations in the broader community, Sydney Educational Broadcasting Ltd will act:

1. To eliminate and ensure the absence of direct and systemic discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, national extraction, age, disability, intellectual or physical impairment, HIV or AIDS status, marital status, medical record, trade union activity, colour, political opinion, social origin, criminal record, gender or sexual preference in relation to:

2. Employees and volunteer workers have a responsibility to contribute to the achievement of a safe, tolerant and equitable working environment by avoiding, and assisting in preventing, behaviour which is discriminatory.

3. Harassment or victimisation of employees or volunteer workers because of the race, sex, ethnicity or any of the grounds listed above by other employees or volunteer workers is a form of discrimination and will not be tolerated. Such behaviour may also be unlawful.

4. Harassment is verbal, physical or written behaviour, which is based on a person's race, cultural background, gender, sexual preference or any other characteristic listed above, and is unwanted, unacceptable and offensive to the person at whom the behaviour is directed.

5. The recruitment, advancement and conditions of employees and volunteer workers;

6. Opportunities which are available to volunteer workers and employees of the company;

7. To promote equal opportunity as an integral part of the company's policies and practices;

8. To follow approved procedures for dealing with grievances covered by this policy.

 Approved by the Board of Directors 21 June, 1994.