Western australian legislation equal opportunity act. The wa equal opportunity act 1984 prohibits discrimination in employment and education on the grounds of. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. Review of organisational structures under the equal. The australian human rights commission act 1986 articulates the australian human rights commission role and responsibilities. The university of western australia is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and education. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa employment law centre of wa. Exercise of functions of authorities division 2 the director of equal opportunity in public employment 142. Equal employment opportunity commission wex us law lii. Interpretation act 1984 wa policies the department. The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 the act recognises that equal opportunity is not necessarily achieved by treating everyone the same.
Be it enacted by the queens most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative council and the legislative assembly of western australia, in this present. An act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. Substantive equality policy department of justice, western. Notes to the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987. This is a link to a complete version of the interpretation act 1984. Equal opportunity act 1984 western australian legislation. For all relevant information pertaining to application, saving or transitional provisions. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa equal opportunity commission. International covenant on civil and political rights iccpr convention concerning discrimination in respect of employment and occupation ilo 111. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. It gives effect to australias obligations under the following. Various pieces of antidiscrimination legislation will help them do that. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8.
If you are employed by a national systems employer meaning a constitutional corporation or the commonwealth government then you will be covered by the fair work act 2009 cth and its provisions prohibiting discrimination in employment, in particular, section 351 of that act. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa policies the department of. Equal opportunity act 1984 subsidiary legislation as made under this act. Equal opportunity members of parliament amendment bill 2010 e124 introduced by mr whitely, mla the bill introduces amendments to the equal opportunity act 1984 to deal with sexual harassment by members of parliament. The south australian equal opportunity act is no exception. Administration of act and ministerial direction 11. It should be noted that the act was not revised ifor obsolete references, etc. It is an act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the construction, application, interpretation, and operation of written law and to provide for the exercise of statutory powers and duties. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the main piece of legislation underpinning the principles of equal opportunity in western australia. In australia, the victorian act is alone amongst discrimination legislation that sets out positive duty. However, it goes a step further than the uk model, and extends the duty. This morning i will present to you a case study of the south australian equal opportunity. Jul 11, 2016 this is a compilation of the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 5 5interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears act includes an omission.
The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. Equal opportunity commission of western australia parliament of. Equal opportunity act 1984, 19 dec 2018, current, 07f002, pdf word html. Equal opportunity in public employment public sector commission. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family responsibility or family status, race.
Workplace discrimination sa go to court employment lawyers. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. Workers who lose their jobs have certain rights under workplace and equal opportunity laws. Would a unified test for discrimination incorporating both direct and indirect discrimination be clearer and preferable. The eeoc was created by the civil rights act of 1964. Equal opportunity commission of western australia meaning of discrimination question 1.
Legislation online comlaw, attorney generals department, australia pdf of act as amended to act no. The equal opportunity act 1984 sa prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of age, sex, sexuality marital status, pregnancy, race or physical and intellectual impairment. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, family responsibility or family status, race, religious or political conviction, impairment, or age, or involving sexual or racial. Consolidated versions currency start currency end suffix download compare equal opportunity act 1984. This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. View exemptions in the equal opportunity act 1984 on the eoc website. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. The university accepts that it has a responsibility to create an environment free from discrimination, and to ensure that the principle of merit operates unhindered by. Access and equity west australian institute of further. This act may be called the persons with disabilities equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation act, 1995. The act establishes the office of the equal opportunity commissioner and the equal opportunity. On 6 july 1987 the tribunal granted an application by the minister for education the minister made under section 5 of the eo act for an exemption from the operation of the provisions of section 11 of the eo act.
Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy wa health. South australia equal opportunity act, 1984 this act is reprinted pursuant to the acts republication act, 1967, and incorporates all amendments in force as at may 1993. The equal opportunity act 1984 wa the eo act came into operation on 8 july 1985. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act the human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986 hreoca establishes the commission, provides for its administration and gives responsibilities to hreoc in observing seven international instruments which australia has ratified. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, race, religious or political conviction, or involving sexual harassment. The employment section of the civil rights act of 1964, known as title vii, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion, and also. This is a compilation of the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. Interpretation act 1984 wa policies the department of. The eo act addresses discrimination in the areas of employment, accommodation, education and the provision of goods, facilities, services and activities on the following grounds. The equal opportunity act 1984 wa is a western australian law which makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person in certain areas of public life, including employment. This morning i will present to you a case study of the south australian equal opportunity act in operation.
The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Workplace discrimination in wa is covered by both state and federal discrimination law. Intergovernmental arrangements part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. A short guide on the features of victorias equal opportunity act 2010. Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission. It was founded in 1979 as an independent community based peak body committed to. It shall come into force on such date as the central government may, by notification, appoint. Equal employment opportunity legislation and policies. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.
Equal opportunity and access and equity requirements apply to waifs staff and students who. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws pdf. Dec 14, 2012 the australian human rights commission act 1986 articulates the australian human rights commission role and responsibilities. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. Equal opportunity act 1984 western australia police.
The equal opportunity act 2010 took effect in august 2011 this new act replaces the equal opportunity act 1995 and strengthens discrimination laws in victoria by changing some key definitions, creating new responsibilities for the commission, and strengthening the commissions role in helping government, business and the community identify and eliminate discrimination. If not, can the clarity and consistency of the separate. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa this is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. S ome of those laws are silent, some others have loopholes and gaps. Effect of exemption orders part ix equal opportunity in public employment division 1 general 8. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 no. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital.
The university of western australia has equity responsibilities under wa equal opportunity act 1984 and commonwealth legislation. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Making a complaint all students have the right to object to discrimination and harassment in any form, and to. Substantive equality policy corrective services nsw. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. The equal opportunity act 1984 is the main legislation in south australia which is designed to prevent, eliminate and provide legal recourse for unlawful discrimination in the workplace, as well as in a number of other areas of life such as the provision of goods and services and accommodation. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. Short title this clause cites the short title of the act equal opportunity members of parliament amendment act. Australia equal employment opportunity commonwealth. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities. The australian experience article pdf available in equal opportunities international 266 august 2007 with 2,281 reads.
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