Nothing in this division applies to or in respect of any work or employment where that work or employment involves any one or more of the following a participation in a dramatic performance or other entertainment in a capacity for. All of this legislation includes antidiscrimination provisions. Consolidation of commonwealth antidiscrimination laws attorney. How anti discrimination law affects hotels 1 of 3 pages 3 role of the nsw anti discrimination board the anti discrimination board the board was set up under the anti discrimination act 1977 to administer that act. Antidiscrimination act 1991 queensland legislation. Antidiscrimination act 1977 sect 14 exceptiongenuine.
Antidiscrimination law in australia is split between state and federal systems. Using the dda as an example, a person is directly discriminated against on the grounds of disability if, because of their disability, they are treated less favourably than a. These complaints are about alleged breaches of the antidiscrimination act 1977. The nsw antidiscrimination act 1977 along with the commonwealth racial discrimination act 1975 make racial discrimination and vilification illegal in new south wales. To inquire into and report on the current scope and operation of the antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw and any related.
A feminist critique of the role of medical discourse in. Antidiscrimination act 1977 no 48 contents an act to render unlawful racial, sex and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and to promote equality of. Section 38a of the nsw antidiscrimination act 1977 is therefore no longer best practice, and a new, more inclusive definition should be adopted to ensure all transgender people benefit from antidiscrimination protection. Jurisdictions within australia moved shortly after to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, through acts including the equal opportunity act 1977 and the antidiscrimination act 1977. In making my recommendation in this claim i have taken into account all the arguments made by the parties. It is under the jurisdiction of the nsw attorney generals department. Anti discrimination pay act, 1974 and the employment equality act, 1977. Act done because of unlawful discrimination and for other reasons 4b. Then each state also has their own antidiscrimination laws which follow. The act prohibits unlawful racial, sexual and other types of discrimination in certain. Jun 05, 2017 chapter 2 discrimination prohibited by this act complaint part 1 acts antidiscrimination purpose 6 acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. Antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw discrimination on the basis of race, including colour, nationality, descent and ethnic, ethnoreligious or national origin, sex, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, marital or domestic status, disability, homosexuality, age, transgender status, and carers responsibilities. Moreover, discrimination is an act to be termed as such only when something unfavorable is done, like victimization on the ground of race.
These complaints are about alleged breaches of the anti discrimination act 1977. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Sex discrimination act 1984 cth racial discrimination act 1975 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth age discrimination act 2004 cth australian human rights commission act 1986 cth work, health and safety act 2011 fair work act 2009 antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw equal opportunity act 2010. All of this legislation includes anti discrimination provisions. Overview of bill the object of this bill is to amend the antidiscrimination act 1977 as follows. Racial hatred, defined as a public acts likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate on the basis of race, is also.
This regulation is the anti discrimination regulation 2014. The concept of direct discrimination is found in both the nsw antidiscrimination act 1977 the ada and the commonwealth disability discrimination act 1992 the dda. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws australian human. Australias antidiscrimination law page content in australia, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a number of protected attributes including age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation in certain areas of public life, including education and employment. The australian disability discrimination act 1992 is an australiawide law that says that people cant be treated unfairly because they have past, existing or future disability. Antidiscrimination legislation in australia skillmaker. A feminist critique of the role of medical discourse in the. Australian capital territory discrimination act 1991. How antidiscrimination law affects hotels 1 of 3 pages 3 role of the nsw antidiscrimination board the antidiscrimination board the board was set up under the antidiscrimination act 1977 to administer that act. The new south wales anti discrimination act 1977 is an act of the nsw parliament, relating to discrimination in employment, the public education system, delivery of goods and services, and other services such as banking, health care, property and night clubs. Commonwealth antidiscrimination legislation into one act will reduce the regulatory burden and drive greater. Anti discrimination laws exist at both a federal and state level. Nsw antidiscrimination act 1977 for information or help, contact the antidiscrimination board of nsw.
Chapter 2 discrimination prohibited by this act complaint part 1 acts antidiscrimination purpose 6 acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. This act may be cited as the antidiscrimination act 1977. Act binds crown part 2 racial discrimination division 1 general 6. Anti discrimination legislation is a law that prohibits people from discriminating against other people. Antidiscrimination laws in australia raising children. Feb 11, 2020 the concept of direct discrimination is found in both the nsw anti discrimination act 1977 the ada and the commonwealth disability discrimination act 1992 the dda. An act to amend the antidiscrimination act 1977 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of a persons religious beliefs or religious activities and to prohibit public authorities and officials from subjecting faithbased institutions to detrimental treatment on the ground of faith. You can be discriminated against directly or indirectly. Youre legally protected from discrimination by the equality act 2010. To inquire into and report on the current scope and operation of the anti discrimination act 1977 nsw and any related. Current version for 26 september 2019 to date accessed 2 may 2020 at 17. The new south wales antidiscrimination act 1977 is an act of the nsw parliament, relating to discrimination in employment, the public education system, delivery of goods and services, and other services such as banking, health care, property and night clubs the act prohibits unlawful racial, sexual and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and promotes equality. The employment nondiscrimination act by the labor and employment law committee, the committee on sex and law, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights committee april 2011 injustice anywhere is a.
Antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex, race and marital status in the areas of employment, accommodation, goods and services and education race only. Antidiscrimination laws exist at both a federal and state level. This regulation is the antidiscrimination regulation 2014. Antidiscrimination act 1977 schedule 1 schedule 1 savings and transitional provisions section 128 part 1 preliminary 1 regulations 1 the regulations may include provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of the following acts antidiscrimination amendment act 1994. Whats wrong with the nsw antidiscrimination act 1977. Racial hatred, defined as a public act s likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate on the basis of race, is also. Antidiscrimination act 1977 as at 26 september 2019 act. Antidiscrimination laws in australia raising children network. Anti discrimination act 1977 no 48 contents an act to render unlawful racial, sex and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and to promote equality of opportunity between all persons. Australias antidiscrimination law page content in australia, it is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of a number of protected attributes including age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation in certain areas of. Antidiscrimination act 1977 sect 14 exception genuine occupational qualification 14 exception genuine occupational qualification. In 1991 the queensland parliament passed the antidiscrimination act which aims to protect people in queensland from unfair discrimination, sexual harassment and other objectionable conduct and provides a means to bring a complaint and have it resolved. Antidiscrimination act 1977 as at 26 september 2019.
An act to render unlawful racial, sex and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and to promote equality of opportunity between all persons. Antidiscrimination amendment religious freedoms bill 2018. The types of discrimination this law covers are race, sex, disability, age, ethnicity, nationality and sexual orientation. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws 3 legislation and grounds of discrimination areas covered racial discrimination act 1975 discrimination on the basis of race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin, and in some circumstances, immigrant status. Discrimination victorian equal opportunity and human rights. There are federal, state and territory laws in australia to protect people from discrimination and harassment. One of the functions of ncats administrative and equal opportunity division is to resolve complaints referred to it by the president of the anti discrimination board. Lawaccess nsw is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in nsw. In 1991 the queensland parliament passed the anti discrimination act which aims to protect people in queensland from unfair discrimination, sexual harassment and other objectionable conduct and provides a means to bring a complaint and have it resolved. In addition to the federal legislation, each state and territory in australia has equal. Section 38a of the nsw anti discrimination act 1977 is therefore no longer best practice, and a new, more inclusive definition should be adopted to ensure all transgender people benefit from anti discrimination protection. It is illegal to discriminate in the provision of or in the availability of financial assistance because of the consideration of. In nsw the anti discrimination act covers all of these grounds, and.
Currency of version current version for 26 september 2019 to date accessed 2 may 2020 at 17. Law and justice foundation antidiscrimination law in. Anti discrimination act 1977 no 48 contents page historical version for 8. Jurisdictions within australia moved shortly after to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, through acts including the equal opportunity act 1977 and. This regulation replaces the anti discrimination regulation 2009. Anti discrimination act 1977 nsw makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of sex, race and marital status in the areas of employment, accommodation, goods and services and education race only.
Antidiscrimination pay act, 1974 amended by, and to be read as one with, the employ ment equality act, 1977 state employees to whom the act applies 19. Australia antidiscrimination act 1977 act 48 of 1977. The racial discrimination act 1975 was the first major anti discrimination legislation passed in australia, aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. Antidiscrimination act 1977 as at 26 september 2019 act 48 of 1977 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Anti discrimination amendment complaint handling bill 2020 nongovernment bill the hon mark latham. The australian human rights commission administers the act and decides what to do if there. Anti discrimination law in australia is split between state and federal systems. Anti discrimination act 1977 as at 26 september 2019 act 48 of 1977 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary 1. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. Antidiscrimination law in australia law and justice foundation. The australian human rights commission has statutory responsibilities under the age discrimination act 2004, australian human rights commission act 1986, disability discrimination act 1992, racial discrimination act 1975, and the sex discrimination act 1984. Offering employment opportunity to one will not be discrimination.
The association of the bar of the city of new york 42 west 44th street, new york, ny 100366689. Anti discrimination pay act, 1974 amended by, and to be read as one with, the employ ment equality act, 1977 state employees to whom the act applies 19. This act shall be known and may be cited as the elliottlarsen civil rights act. The equal opportunity act 2010 victorias anti discrimination law protects people from discrimination and harassment in areas of public life such as workplaces, schools, clubs, shops or places that provide services. Law and justice foundation antidiscrimination law in australia. The racial discrimination act 1975 was the first major antidiscrimination legislation passed in australia, aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. Australias antidiscrimination law attorneygenerals. This regulation replaces the antidiscrimination regulation 2009.
Discrimination victorian equal opportunity and human. The act defines disability, as well as lawful and unlawful discrimination. Australian capital territory discrimination act 1991 act new south wales antidiscrimination act 1977 nsw. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws australian. Act online australasian legal information institute austlii pdf of act as at 8122016 consulted on 20524 abstract. Antidiscrimination amendment religious freedoms bill 2018 b2018022a. The new south wales antidiscrimination act 1977 is an act of the nsw parliament, relating to discrimination in employment, the public education system. The federal commonwealth legislation includes the racial discrimination act 1975 cth, the sex discrimination act 1984 cth, the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the age discrimination act 2004 cth.
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