Entry #21244: Bathroom access in Australia

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RegionAustralia
IssueBathroom access
StatusProtected
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DescriptionIn Australia, (the Sex Discrimination Act 1984) and corresponding state and territory equal opportunity laws explicitly list gender identity as a protected attribute. Denying someone access to a bathroom matching their gender identity is considered unlawful discrimination.
Sourceshttps://www.transformtranswear.com.au/blogs/articles-resources/your-rights-as-a-trans-woman-in-change-rooms-and-pools-australia?srsltid=AfmBOoojH0UP0uMyeN0qC3o-ibPTLz-NOy7cjyV86l6w16xF3BNTaHzD
Federal LawYes


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StatusProtected
Federal LawYes
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Australia, (the Sex Discrimination Act 1984) and corresponding state and territory equal opportunity laws explicitly list gender identity as a protected attribute. Denying someone access to a bathroom matching their gender identity is considered unlawful discrimination.
Sourceshttps://www.transformtranswear.com.au/blogs/articles-resources/your-rights-as-a-trans-woman-in-change-rooms-and-pools-australia?srsltid=AfmBOoojH0UP0uMyeN0qC3o-ibPTLz-NOy7cjyV86l6w16xF3BNTaHzD