Eo act sa equal opportunity act 1984 sa eo act wa equal opportunity act 1984 wa eo act equal opportunity act 1995 vic hrlrc human rights law resource centre ilo international labour organisation liv law institute of victoria pilch public interest law clearing house rda cth racial discrimination act 1975 cth. Guide to the equal opportunity act 2010 august 2011 page 6 of 51 new equal opportunity act for victoria a new equal opportunity act 2010 the new act came into force on 1 august 2011. The law provides avenues for people to resolve complaints, and outlines the commissions role in helping government, business and the community to identify and eliminate discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation. Students with disabilities have rights under the disability discrimination act 1992 commonwealth, the disability standards for education 2005 commonwealth and the equal opportunity act 2010 victoria to participate in their education on the same basis as their peers, including the right to reasonable adjustments. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act.
Nov 21, 2009 the equal pay act of 1963 epa this law makes it illegal to pay different wages to men and women if they perform equal work in the same workplace. The law also makes it illegal to retaliate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination. A discrimination free workplace allows for diversity in the workforce, ensures fair treatment of individuals and eliminates direct, indirect or systematic discrimination. Age discrimination act 2004 australian human rights commission act 1986 disability discrimination act 1992 racial discrimination act 1975 sex discrimination act 1984 fair work act 2009 victorian legislation equal opportunity act 2010 racial and religious tolerance act 2001 vic category human resources. Under the equal opportunity act 2010, direct discrimination is when. Overview reflections parent and carer responsibilities sexual harassment and vicarious liability.
Aug 27, 2019 under the equal opportunity act 2010, employers have a positive duty to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate the following. That applies to employers, but also defends all workers, included fullpart time worker and interns. Equal opportunity act for employers business victoria. Under the equal opportunity act 2010 vic, anti discrimination act 1977 nsw and the sex discrimination act 1984 cth, is when a person. The equal opportunity act 2010 is legislation that protects people. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy. The eoa does not only cover discrimination against people who have disabilities, but also discrimination against people. Child page 1 victoria s child safe standards with the national principles for child safe organisations and the national. Various pieces of antidiscrimination legislation will help them do that. Act binds the crown part 2what is prohibited discrimination. Department workplaces are free from discrimination and harassment. Discrimination by acting with others and by not acting 12. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986. Repeal of equal opportunity act 1995 division 2transitional provisions 192.
In victoria, the main legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the equal opportunity act 2010. Religious exemptions under the equal opportunity act 1995. Family violence service and accommodation complying with the equal opportunity act 2010, developed in response to a recommendation from the royal commission into family violence, provides detailed guidance on inclusive and nondiscriminatory service delivery and. On commencement, the new act replaced the equal opportunity act 1995 the 1995 act. There are federal, state and territory laws in australia to protect people from discrimination and harassment. Exceptions and exemptions to the equal opportunity act. The equal opportunity act victorian equal opportunity and. Nov 20, 2018 sexual harassment is a specific and serious form of harassment that is unlawful and prohibited by both victorian and commonwealth legislation. About the charter victorian equal opportunity and human. Related laws in victoria are the charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006 vic and. The victorian government acknowledges aboriginal and torres strait islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their elders, past and present.
Equal opportunity department of justice and community. Equal opportunity law in victoria has evolved to keep pace with our. New equal opportunity act for victoria a new equal opportunity act 2010 the new act came into force on 1 august 2011. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The 2010 act proposes to give sweeping powers to the victorian equal opportunity and human rights commission the commission and in doing so will, if left unamended, expose businesses and community organisations to the threat of unwarranted and unchecked exercise of coercive powers. Victorian discrimination law disability advocacy resource unit. Equal opportunity act 2010 disability discrimination. An act to promote equal opportunity between persons, prohibit discrimination on the ground of status and by victimisation, establish an equal opportunities division and an equal opportunities tribunal and for related matters enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows part i. The equal opportunity act 2010 aims to make public life free from discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation. Equal opportunity department of education and training.
The equal opportunity act 2010 came into effect almost three years ago. Purposes the purposes of this act are a to reenact and extend the law relating to equal opportunity and discrimination. Alleged contraventions that occurred prior to commencement day 195. In victoria, the main piece of legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the equal opportunity act 2010 vic eo act 2010. Guide to the equal opportunity act 2010 dept of justice melbourne 2011. Legislative framework guide for the prevention of sexual. Victoria with information to assist them to comply with their. In november 2014, the victorian christian legal society published an article on the victorian labor partys preelection proposal to introduce changes to the equal opportunity act 2010 vic potentially affecting religious freedoms. Discrimination and victimisation victoria legal aid. Both commonwealth and victorian equal opportunity legislation apply. Victorian government call centre code victoria state government. It can also constitute sex discrimination andor a criminal offence. Other justice and law reform activities victoria legal aid. Sexual harassment in our workplaces is an unacceptable form of behaviour which will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The victorian equal opportunity and human rights commissions guideline. New equal opportunity act for victoria heralds greater. Legislation aged care quality and safety commission. Discrimination the victorian equal opportunity and human rights commission provides more information about workplace discrimination and harassment, and a full list of the types of workplace discrimination.
This article is reproduced here for the benefit of online readers. Effective employers want to run an organisation where everyone is treated fairly, differences are accepted, and people are treated with tolerance and respect. Discrimination can occur when a person is treated unfavourably because of a personal characteristic that is protected by law e. Equal opportunity guidelines for victorian government schools pdf 282kb. Equal opportunity department of education and training victoria. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Discrimination has the same meaning as in the equal opportunity act 2010 vic s 6. Equal opportunity is a requirement under both victorian and commonwealth legislation. It replaced previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act, making the law. New equal opportunity act for victoria heralds greater compliance obligations for employers. Equal opportunity act 2010 vic discrimination on the basis of age, breastfeeding, disability, employment activity, gender identity, industrial activity, lawful sexual activity, marital status, parental status or status as a carer, physical features, political belief or activity, pregnancy.
Guide to the equal opportunity act 2010 national library of. Reflections and opportunities kate jenkins victorian equal opportunity and human rights commissioner. Meeting the needs of victorias diverse communities. The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment, sexual harassment and victimisation at work. A discrimination free workplace allows for diversity in the. Sector policy and standard model for collecting and reporting on staff gender information pdf.
Under the equal opportunity act 2010, direct discrimination is when someone treats you unfavourably, or proposes to treat you unfavourably, because of your protected characteristic. Related laws in victoria are the charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006 vic. Victoria has had an equal opportunity act since 1977. The equal opportunity act 2010 can be downloaded from. The following are the attributes on the basis of which discrimination is prohibited in the areas of activity set out in part 4 a age. In addition, the equal opportunity act 2010 vic serves to protect people from discrimination. Volunteers and the equal opportunity act 2010 connect.
The department is committed to providing safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces, which are free from sexual harassment. Relevant legislation equal opportunity act 2010 vic. Equality of educational opportunity stanford encyclopedia of. The new act aims to provide effective equal opportunity laws that fairly balance competing rights and. The equal opportunity act 2010 eoa is a victorian law and can only be used if you believe you have been discriminated against in victoria.
An act to promote equal opportunity between persons, prohibit discrimination on the ground of status and by victimisation, establish an equal opportunities division and an equal opportunities tribunal and for related matters enacted by the parliament of mauritius, as follows part i preliminary 1. Proposed amendments to the equal opportunity act 2010. Federal register of legislation australian government. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy. These seek to enhance understanding of the principles of equal opportunity, as well as increase recognition of the provisions contained in the equal opportunity act 1984.
From the victorian equal opportunity commission, information targetted to the workplace for example right smart employers toolkits suite of free online tools to help employers understand and comply with victoria s equal opportunity act, 2010. For example, a person with schizophrenia is refused accommodation in a caravan park because the manager believes that a caravan park is not a suitable place for a. In recent years, many industries such as tourism and hospitality in the workplace have undergone numerous discrimination cases. The equal opportunity act 2010 1734 words bartleby. The australian human rights commission has statutory responsibilities under the age discrimination act 2004, australian human rights commission act 1986, disability discrimination act 1992, racial discrimination act 1975, and the sex discrimination act 1984. Equal opportunity and antidiscrimination policy officer specialist. The equal opportunity act 2010 victorian equal opportunity and. Our members deliver a wide range of social services across the state. Presentations or training by commission staff may be requested by contacting the commission.
Legislation revision and publication act 2002 f a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986 start date end date. Equal opportunity law aims to promote everyones right to equal opportunities. Although the important changes in the equal opportunity act 2010 vic will only take effect from august 2011, illprepared employers could be caught out. The current act is the equal opportunity act 2010 external link. Proposed amendments to the equal opportunity act 2010 the. The employer can be held responsible for the behaviour of all employees. The victorian equal opportunity and human rights commission external link is a statutory body that promotes equality of opportunity in victoria, educates people about their rights and responsibilities under equal opportunity laws, and provides free and impartial dispute resolution services for people with disputes about discrimination, sexual harassment, victimisation and racial. Commission and an equal opportunity tribunal and for matters connected therewith. The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment. Community events, education, training sessions, seminars, workshops and papers are regularly presented by commission staff. Guide to the equal opportunity act 2010 national library. Federal circuit court of australia consequential amendments act 20. The right to a workplace free of discrimination and.
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