Chapter 16: Discrimination
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Anti-discrimination legislation in Australian has been enacted since 1975 as a result of the Federal government ratifying a number of international human rights conventions. The WA government adopted similar principles in 1984 through the enactment of the Equal Opportunity Act. While there is no constitutionally-enshrined Bill of Rights in Australia, such legislation is vulnerable to amendment or even repeal. The Broad aim of anti-discrimination legislation is to ensure people suffering disadvantage as a result of particular characteristics are ensured both formal, as well as substantive, equality. This chapter outlines the legislation that exists at both the State and Federal level and outlines how to pursue a discrimination complaint under these regimes.
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Chapter Contents
Introduction
State Discrimination Law
Federal Discrimination Law
Contact Points and Other Useful Resources
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