Anti-Discrimination Act review

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About our review

The Attorney General has asked us to review the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (ADA). The terms of reference set out the scope of the review.

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Consultation update 

We've released our second consultation paper (PDF, 1.8 MB). This paper focuses on the procedures for enforcing the ADA, including complaint processes, remedies and other options for promoting compliance with the law.  We've also released:

To share your views, you can make a submission, complete our survey and respond to our Easy Read consultation questions. The due date is 2 October 2026.

For more information, visit our pages on how to make a submission and our privacy policy.

Consultation paper on procedures and compliance
Easy Read consultation paper

Easy Read consultation paper (20 May 2025)

Consultation paper on unlawful conduct

Consultation paper on unlawful conduct (20 May 2025)

Community summary

Community survey (closed on 15 August 2025)

Submissions

Submissions on Consultation Paper 24 (closed on 15 August 2025)

Preliminary submissions (closed on 29 September 2023)

Other resources

Visit the website of Anti-Discrimination NSW for a range of accessible resources on discrimination and the complaints process.

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