Current Version
| Region | Australia |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal in some contexts |
| Start Date | Dec 6, 1986 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities, however, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 provides exemptions for religious institutions. |
| Sources | http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545 https://theconversation.com/anti-discrimination-law-exemptions-dont-strike-the-right-balance-between-rights-and-freedoms-61660 |
Reports (1)
- Other "No help available to victims of discrimination, in Victoria WorkSafe, Public Sector Commission, IBAC, Vic Inspectorate do not even have LGBTIQA+ networks, Department of Justice and COmmunity Safety no pride network and vile treatment of lgbt staff and prisoners"
Revision History (1)
Revision by beeurd
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal | Illegal in some contexts |
| Description | The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities | The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities, however, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 provides exemptions for religious institutions. |
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| Sources | http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545 | http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545 https://theconversation.com/anti-discrimination-law-exemptions-dont-strike-the-right-balance-between-rights-and-freedoms-61660 |
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