Question

Identify the main Australian law dealing with each of the following types of discrimination in Australia:

Answer 1

Australia tackles discrimination with laws for age, disability, race, sex, and sexual harassment. Check resources for details.

Main Australian Laws Dealing with Discrimination:

1. Age Discrimination:

• Main law: Age Discrimination Act 2004 (ADA)

• Prohibits discrimination based on age in employment, education, goods & services, accommodation, and access to government programs.

• Applies to all Australians, regardless of age.

2. Disability Discrimination:

• Main law: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)

Prohibits discrimination against disabled people in employment, education, access to premises, transport, and accommodation.

• Requires reasonable adjustments for disabled people to ensure equal access to opportunities.

3. Racial Discrimination:

• Main law: Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA)

• Prohibits discrimination based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin in employment, education, housing, and access to public places.

• Also prohibits racial hatred and vilification.

4. Sex Discrimination:

• Main law: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (SDA)

• Prohibits discrimination based on sex, marital/relationship status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status.

• Applies to areas like employment, education, access to goods & services, and access to government programs.

5. Sexual Harassment:

• Main law: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (SDA)

• Treated as a form of sex discrimination and prohibited in employment and education.

Q- Identify the main Australian law dealing with each of the following types of discrimination in Australia:

1. Age Discrimination
2. Disability Discrimination
3. Racial Discrimination
4. Sex Discrimination
5. Sexual Harassment