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I've faced discrimination at work because of my hijab or faith

Workplace rights & support

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Fair Work Ombudsman

Government serviceAustralia-wide

The national workplace regulator providing free advice on pay, entitlements, and workplace rights, and help resolving workplace problems.

13 13 94

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, closed public holidays

Visit website

interpreters via TIS: 131 450

No public street address - phone and online service, operates nation-wide

JobWatch

All of Victoria

A free and confidential employment rights legal centre giving Victorian workers phone information and referrals about their rights at work, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and underpayment.

(03) 9662 1933

Melbourne metro

jobwatch@jobwatch.org.au Visit website

regional — Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Wednesdays until 8:30pm: 1800 331 617

21 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000. serves Victoria, Queensland & Tasmania

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC)

Government serviceAll of Victoria

A free, independent dispute resolution service for complaints about discrimination, sexual harassment, and racial or religious vilification, explicitly covering issues like being refused the right to wear a hijab.

1300 292 153

enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au Visit website

interpreters — Enquiry Line 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm Mon-Fri: 1300 152 494
Alternative email: complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au

Level 3, 204 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053. (postal PO Box 18011, Melbourne VIC 3000) - operates state-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.