What is the main purpose of the Anti-discrimination Act?
The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 was assented to on 28 April 1977 and took full effect from 1 June 1977. Its stated purpose is ‘to render unlawful racial, sex and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and to promote equality of opportunity between all persons’.
What does the Anti-discrimination Act protect?
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) – Level 1 The Act presently provides protection from discrimination in relation to most grounds on the basis of neutrality (i.e., persons of both genders, all races and all forms of marital status are to be treated equally.)
What are the four things the Anti-discrimination Act prohibits?
It is illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of characteristics including:
- sex, age, race, gender identity or sexuality.
- relationship status.
- pregnancy, breastfeeding, family responsibilities or parental status.
- impairment.
- religious belief or activity.
- political belief or activity.
- trade union activity.
How does legislation protect the rights of individuals?
Public authorities must follow the Human Rights Act in everything they do. They must respect and protect your human rights when they make individual decisions about you. They must also follow the Human Rights Act when they plan services and make policies. The rights in the Act are legally enforceable.
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 types of discrimination are prohibited by federal law?
Title VII and other federal laws also prohibit employment discrimination based on national origin, race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and genetic information. These laws also protect workers from retaliation.