Equal opportunity act 1984 wa equal opportunity commission. Consolidated versions currency start currency end suffix download compare equal opportunity act 1984. 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. 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 employment opportunity commission eeoc enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. Employers can find themselves defending an unfair dismissal claim if they get it wrong. This morning i will present to you a case study of the south australian equal opportunity. It was founded in 1979 as an independent community based peak body committed to. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. Notes to the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987. The university of western australia is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and education.
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. 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. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 5 5interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears act includes an omission. The wa equal opportunity act 1984 prohibits discrimination in employment and education on the grounds of.
Equal opportunity commission of western australia meaning of discrimination question 1. All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. Interpretation act 1984 wa policies the department of. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa policies the department of. Making a complaint all students have the right to object to discrimination and harassment in any form, and to. If not, can the clarity and consistency of the separate. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. 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 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Review of organisational structures under the equal. It extends to the whole of india except the state of jammu and kashmir. Equal opportunity and access and equity requirements apply to waifs staff and students who. Commonwealth laws and the stateterritory laws generally overlap and prohibit the same type of discrimination. Equal opportunity act 1984 subsidiary legislation as made under this act.
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. The eeoc was created by the civil rights act of 1964. This act may be called the persons with disabilities equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation act, 1995. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee.
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. Equal opportunity act 1984 western australia police. It shall come into force on such date as the central government may, by notification, appoint. Equal opportunity commission of western australia parliament of. Short title this clause cites the short title of the act equal opportunity members of parliament amendment act. This morning i will present to you a case study of the south australian equal opportunity act in operation. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987. Would a unified test for discrimination incorporating both direct and indirect discrimination be clearer and preferable. Legislation online comlaw, attorney generals department, australia pdf of act as amended to act no. S ome of those laws are silent, some others have loopholes and gaps.
This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. 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. However, it goes a step further than the uk model, and extends the duty. The equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 as shown in this compilation comprises act no. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa this is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. The act establishes the office of the equal opportunity commissioner and the equal opportunity. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital.
Administration of act and ministerial direction 11. Effect of exemption orders part ix equal opportunity in public employment division 1 general 8. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8. 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. Dec 14, 2012 the australian human rights commission act 1986 articulates the australian human rights commission role and responsibilities.
Exercise of functions of authorities division 2 the director of equal opportunity in public employment 142. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. It gives effect to australias obligations under the following. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa employment law centre of wa. 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. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws pdf. View exemptions in the equal opportunity act 1984 on the eoc website.
The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment. The south australian equal opportunity act is no exception. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the main piece of legislation underpinning the principles of equal opportunity in western australia. It should be noted that the act was not revised ifor obsolete references, etc. Workplace discrimination in wa is covered by both state and federal discrimination law. 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. Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission.
Workplace discrimination sa go to court employment lawyers. Equal opportunity infectious diseases regulations 1994. 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. Pdf equal employment opportunity legislation and policies. The university of western australia has equity responsibilities under wa equal opportunity act 1984 and commonwealth legislation. Various pieces of antidiscrimination legislation will help them do that.
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. Effective employers want to run an organisation where everyone is treated fairly, differences are accepted, and people are treated with tolerance and respect. The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 the act recognises that equal opportunity is not necessarily achieved by treating everyone the same. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. An act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. Interpretation act 1984 wa policies the department. The australian experience article pdf available in equal opportunities international 266 august 2007 with 2,281 reads. Equal opportunity in public employment public sector commission. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy wa health. 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. In australia, the victorian act is alone amongst discrimination legislation that sets out positive duty.
Equal opportunity act 1984 western australian legislation. This is a link to a complete version of the interpretation act 1984. Equal employment opportunity commission wex us law lii. 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. The equal opportunity act 1984 wa the eo act came into operation on 8 july 1985. For all relevant information pertaining to application, saving or transitional provisions. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 no.
Western australian legislation equal opportunity act. Substantive equality policy corrective services nsw. International covenant on civil and political rights iccpr convention concerning discrimination in respect of employment and occupation ilo 111. 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. A short guide on the features of victorias equal opportunity act 2010. The commissioner for equal opportunity established the equal opportunity commission to investigate and conciliate complaints lodged by people who believe they have been discriminated against. Access and equity west australian institute of further. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1.
The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. The australian human rights commission act 1986 articulates the australian human rights commission role and responsibilities. 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. Workers who lose their jobs have certain rights under workplace and equal opportunity laws. Equal opportunity act 1984, 19 dec 2018, current, 07f002, pdf word html.
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. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. Australia equal employment opportunity commonwealth. 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. Substantive equality policy department of justice, western. Equal employment opportunity legislation and policies. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1.
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