Current Version
| Region | Australia |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The "Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act of 2013" introduced new protections for discrimination against LGBT people in all areas, explicitly including sexual orientation and gender identity under federal protections. However, religious exemptions apply. |
| Sources | https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5026 https://theconversation.com/anti-discrimination-law-exemptions-dont-strike-the-right-balance-between-rights-and-freedoms-61660 |
Revision History (3)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the status.
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Illegal in some contexts | Illegal |
| Start Date | Dec 6, 1986 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| 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. | The "Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Act of 2013" introduced new protections for discrimination against LGBT people in all areas, explicitly including sexual orientation and gender identity under federal protections. However, religious exemptions apply. |
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| 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 | https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5026 https://theconversation.com/anti-discrimination-law-exemptions-dont-strike-the-right-balance-between-rights-and-freedoms-61660 |
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| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Reports (4)
- Newer law has been passed "This is inaccurate for 10 years The status is Illegal and it was that since the new law in 2013 and I was put in Cocos
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5026"
- Status is not correct "No longer in effect
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5026"
- Status is not correct "Status: Illegal"
- 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"
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Dec 6, 1986 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities |
| Sources | http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545 |
Reports (5)
- Status is not correct "Discrimination can be accepted under religious basis"
- Status is not correct "religious exemptions in sex discrimination act"
- Status is not correct "according to the sex discrimination action 1984, section 38,
"Nothing in paragraph 14(1)(a) or (b) or 14(2)(c) renders it unlawful for a person to discriminate against another person on the ground of the other person’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or relationship status or pregnancy in connection with employment as a member of the staff of an educational institution that is conducted in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs or teachings of a particular religion or creed, if the first?mentioned person so discriminates in good faith in order to avoid injury to the religious susceptibilities of adherents of that religion or creed.""
- Status is not correct "Some States permit religious institutions to discriminate against LGBTI individuals and families. "
- Status is not correct "Religious groups can legally descriminate
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/exemptions-for-religious-groups-keep-fears-alive-20130121-2d2f8.html"