Sex discrimination laws are failing mothers, commissioner says

Key points

• Australia's sex discrimination laws must be overhauled to stop workplaces penalising pregnant women and mothers, a new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission urges.
• Sex discrimination commissioner Anna Cody said the legislation was not keeping up with modern families.
• Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth said the government has not yet committed to the recommended changes, which are being examined in an ongoing inquiry.