Case 28: Victorian Government promotes a more inclusive approach to working with and referring to LGBTIQ people

The Victorian Government developed and published an ‘LGBTIQ inclusive language guide’ for the Victorian Public Service explaining how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with, and referring to, LGBTIQ people. Following the publication of the guide, many Victorian public authorities introduced an opt-in scheme for staff to include pronouns in their email signatures. The Guide notes Victorian public authorities’ obligation under the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities to act in ways that are compatible with human rights.

Source: 2019 Report on the Operation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, p.16