Feb 25, 2019 the right to be free from discrimination, based on disability is protected by both state and commonwealth legislation. Anti discrimination act 1991 sect 7 discrimination on the basis of certain attributes prohibited 7 discrimination on the basis of certain attributes prohibited. Major changes to colorado discrimination law will negatively. Protection against discrimination act legislationline. Part 1what the antidiscrimination commission may do. Disability discrimination act 1992 racial discrimination act 1975 sex discrimination act 1984 relevant stateterritory antidiscrimination legislation. Acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. All of this legislation includes antidiscrimination provisions. Australian capital territory discrimination act 1991. Antidiscrimination university of southern queensland. Its accuracy can only be guaranteed when viewed electronically. 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.
The notification and federal employee antidiscrimination and retaliation act of 2002 no. Queenslands antidiscrimination act 1991 unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, and victimisation are unlawful in queensland, under the anti discrimination act 1991. Diversity in queensland schools information for principals. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at.
This is a republication of the discrimination act 1991 including any amendment made under the. Laws enforced by eeoc title vii of the civil rights act of 1964 title vii protects against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Whats wrong with the queensland antidiscrimination act 1991. This act shall be known and may be cited as the elliottlarsen civil rights act. The decision maker may, but is not required to, discuss the report with the employee before proposing any action. Antidiscrimination amendment religious freedoms bill 2018. 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. For workrelated matters the tribunal is the queensland industrial relations commission the qirc and for all other matters the tribunal is the queensland civil and administrative tribunal the qcat. Anti discrimination act 1991 as at 1 january 2020 act 85 of 1991 table of provisions long title preamble chapter 1 preliminary 1. This act enables complaints of discrimination to be dealt with by the.
Australian antidiscrimination laws framework, developments. Complaints about this conduct may be lodged with us here at the commission. For example, the number of sexual harassment char ges has increased from 6,883 in fiscal year 1991 to 15,618 in fiscal year 1998. Universal state personnel system policy antiharassment. Australian capital territory discrimination act 1991 act. Disability discrimination disability discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities, as others in a similar situation because of their disability.
Equal employment opportunity commission enforcement guidance. State or territory appropriate legislation australian capital territory australian capital territory discrimination act 1991 act new south wales new south wales anti. The civil rights act of 1991 amends several sections of title vii to strengthen and improve federal civil rights laws and provide for the recovery of compensatory damages in federal sector cases of. Anti discrimination laws exist at both a federal and state level. Overview of bill the object of this bill is to amend the antidiscrimination act 1977 as follows. The notification and federal employee anti discrimination and retaliation act of 2002 no.
In 2010, existing anti discrimination law was combined into a single act of parliament, the equality act 2010. The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, and other objectionable conduct. Reading speech for the antidiscrimination bill 1991 as a pdf file. In addition, colorado state law covers service animals under the colorado anti discrimination act. Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 january 2020 act. The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 pdf aims to promote equality of. Linked documents in pdf format will require acrobat reader software to open. While the antidiscrimination statutes seek to remedy discrimination, their primary purpose is to prevent violations. Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 january 2020 act 85 of 1991 table of provisions long title preamble chapter 1 preliminary 1.
The antidiscrimination act 1991 prohibits state schools from discriminating on the attribute of gender identity or sexuality. The administrative dispute resolution act of 1996, as amended j. Protections against discrimination and other prohibited. Affirmative action equal opportunity for women act, 1986 disability discrimination act, 1992 industrial relations act, 1988 equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination act 1987 state and territory acts antidiscrimination act, 1977 nsw, 1991 qld, 1992 nt equal opportunity act, 1984 sa, 1984 wa, 1995. The act adopts federal law under title vii, adea, ada, and civil rights act of 1991, for purposes of interpreting and applying the remedies provisions of the cada, c. The act was passed by the queensland parliament on 3 december 1991, received assent on 9 december 1991, and commenced on 30 june 1992.
This policy aims to affirm councils commitment to incorporating the principles of accessibility and antidiscrimination into all aspects of councils functions, in addition to ensuring compliance with its legislative obligations. The civil rights act of 1991 expands the scope of relevant civil rights statutes to provide adequate protection to victims of discrimination, and provides appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace. The queensland anti discrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, and other objectionable conduct. Racial hatred, defined as a public act s likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate on the basis of race, is also. I hereby certify that the award contained herein is a true and correct copy of the auxiliary firefighters award state 2016 as at 1 september 2019. The americans with disabilities amendment act of 2008 adaaa h. 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. Disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the antidiscrimination act 1991 qld. All of this legislation includes anti discrimination provisions. Contact your hr office for information on this policy. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws australian human. Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 january 2020 act 85. Two queensland tribunals deal with matters under the antidiscrimination act 1991. Values are formed and absorbed by us all as we develop from childhood and through adulthood.
Discrimination under the human rights act 2019 pdf file, 905. Antidiscrimination amendment religious freedoms bill 2018 b2018022a. Antidiscrimination commission queensland retention and. Anti discrimination act 1991 qld discrimination on the basis of sex, relationship status, pregnancy, parental status, breastfeeding, race, age, impairment, religious belief or religious activity, political belief or activity, trade union activity, lawful sexual activity, gender identity, sexuality, family responsibilities, and association. The equality act contains provisions forbidding direct, indirect, perceptive and associative discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. Age discrimination in employment act of 1967 adea americans with disabilities act of 1990 and 2008 ada genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008gina title. Antidiscrimination act 1991 reprinted as in force on 3 july 1992 includes amendments up to act no. Disability discrimination australian human rights commission. Antidiscrimination act 1991 qld discrimination on the basis of sex, relationship status, pregnancy, parental status, breastfeeding, race, age, impairment, religious belief or religious activity, political belief or activity, trade union activity, lawful sexual activity, gender. The university complies with titles vi and vii of the civil rights act of 1964, the civil rights act of 1991, the education amendments of 1972 title ix, the age discrimination in employment act, the rehabilitation act of 1973, the americans with disabilities act, executive order 11246, sections 2434301, c. Appraisal log antidiscrimination commission queensland retention and disposal schedule page 2 of 4 function no title scope note 1 antidiscrimination commission queensland management the function of the resolution of complaints, granting of exemptions from certain provisions and interpretations of the antidiscrimination act 1991. Antidiscrimination act 1991 sect 7 discrimination on the. Under the act, an individual subjected to compensation discrimination under title vii of the civil rights act of 1964, the age discrimination in employment act of 1967, or the americans with disabilities act of 1990 may file a charge within 180 or 300 days of any of the following.
In article 20 2 of the public education act promulgated, sg no. Part 1 act s anti discrimination purpose 6 act s anti discrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. Firefighters award state 2016 is hereby reprinted, under s 980 of the industrial relations act 2016. Antidiscrimination act 1991 sect 7 discrimination on the basis of certain attributes prohibited 7 discrimination on the basis of certain attributes prohibited. In addition, colorado state law covers service animals under the colorado antidiscrimination act. The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual. Antidiscrimination act 1991 early childhood education and care. Antidiscrimination laws exist at both a federal and state level. 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. The cada currently precludes individuals under the age of 40 or over the age of 70 from bringing age discrimination claims against their employers.
The civil rights act of 1991 amends several sections of title vii to strengthen and improve federal civil rights laws and provide for the recovery of compensatory damages in federal sector cases of intentional employment discrimination. Antidiscrimination and equal opportunity policy ccs 5. The number of racial harassment charges rose from 4,910 to 9,908 charges in the same time period. Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this act. Application of act to ships connected with queensland 4. In 2010, existing antidiscrimination law was combined into a single act of parliament, the equality act 2010.
Use of councils information and communication technology. Both the australian and queensland governments have created legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against people on the basis of their disability. Antidiscrimination act 1991 qld australian human rights commission act 1986 cth age discrimination act 2004 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth racial discrimination act 1975 cth sex discrimination act 1984 cth position statement on the integration of. Antidiscrimination act 1991 see in particular sections 7, 15, 25, 34 and 35. These beliefs and attitudes are extremely important and personal.
The disability discrimination act 1992 dda makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person, in many areas. The relevant legislation in queensland is the anti discrimination act 1991 qld anti discrimination act and the relevant commonwealth legislation is the disability discrimination act 1992 cth disability discrimination act. Antidiscrimination act 1991 qld australian human rights commission act 1986 cth age discrimination act 2004 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth racial discrimination act 1975 cth sex discrimination act 1984 cth position statement on the integration of faith, practice and vocation. Harassment, discrimination and workplace bullying policy human resource management group this document is controlled. While the anti discrimination statutes seek to remedy discrimination, their primary purpose is to prevent violations. 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. Antidiscrimination act 1991 queensland legislation.
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