What is protected by anti discrimination law?
What is protected by anti discrimination law?
The law includes direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The law also protects people who are discriminated against because they are thought to belong to or subscribe to a particular religion or belief.
What is protected by anti-discrimination law?
What happens if you breach the Anti-discrimination Act?
A breach of this policy or of the anti-discrimination laws may result (among other things) in one or more of the following: disciplinary action against the offender. legal proceedings against the offender. legal proceedings against the employer of the offender.
What are the anti discrimination laws in Australia?
Australia’s federal anti-discrimination laws are contained in the following legislation: Age Discrimination Act 2004 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Racial Discrimination Act 1975
When was the elimination of racial and other Discrimination Act passed?
An Act relating to the Elimination of Racial and other Discrimination WHEREAS a Convention entitled the “International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination” (being the Convention a copy of the English text of which is set out in the Schedule) was opened for signature on 21 December 1965:
What was the Sex Discrimination Act of 1984?
Sex Discrimination Act 1984. The department also administers the Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender. The guidelines outline a consistent gender classification system and standard of evidence required to establish or change gender on personal records for Australian Government departments and agencies.
What can the Attorney General do about discrimination?
The Attorney-General and the Attorney-General’s Department cannot provide legal advice to the public and cannot investigate any complaints of unlawful discrimination or alleged breaches of human rights. Complaints of unlawful discrimination can be lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission and relevant state and territory agencies.