Referral of the inquiry
Purpose of the proposed consolidation
Background to the proposed reforms
Approach taken in the consolidation project
Conduct of the inquiry
Scope of the report
Structure of the report
Note on references
Acknowledgement

Chapter 2 – Unlawful conduct and equality before the law
Chapter 3 – Measures to assist compliance
Chapter 4 – Complaints
Chapter 6 – Australian Human Rights Commission

New protected attributes of 'sexual orientation' and 'gender identity'
Other protected attributes included in the Draft Bill
Attributes not covered in the Draft Bill

Definition of discrimination in the Draft Bill
Circumstances in which discrimination is unlawful
'Special measures' and 'reasonable adjustments' clauses

General exception for 'justifiable conduct'
Exception for inherent requirements of work
Exceptions for religious organisations under the Draft Bill

Shifting burden of proof
Costs in cases brought before the courts
Standing to apply to the Federal Court of the Federal Magistrates Court
Power to dismiss complaints

Protected attributes
Definition of discrimination
Areas of public life covered by the Draft Bill
Exceptions
Complaints and court processes
Other issues

The provisions of the bill violate fundamental human rights
The scope of the bill is impossibly wide and dangerously vague
The bill is internally inconsistent and liable to produce unintended consequences
The bill would damage Australia's social fabric by encouraging a "culture of complaint"
An area for reform

Protected attributes
Exception for justifiable conduct
Inherent requirements exception
Religious exceptions
Costs
Reasonable adjustments
Special measures
Insurance exception
Systemic discrimination