Public consultation regarding the guidelines for religious diversity in the workplace will begin towards the end of July. Both the Working Group and the Reference Group set up for the development of the guidelines are in the process of reviewing a draft document to present to the public.

The Human Rights Commission is undertaking the development of the guidelines jointly with the Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) Religious Studies Programme. The Commission receives a steady flow of enquiries and complaints regarding accommodating religious practices in the workplace.