Equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. The commissioner for equal opportunity can also investigate complaints of victimisation from people who have made a disclosure under the public interest disclosure act 2003. A bill to provide that no federal education funds may be obligated or expended to any state or local educational agency which discriminates against any meetings of students in public secondary schools who wish to meet voluntarily for religious purposes. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act 1984. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc, 18006694000 toll free or 18006696820 toll free tty number for individuals with hearing impairments. The eeoa came into effect when school boards in the united states were involved in courtrequired busing of students to desegregate schools and soon after the supreme court decided keyes v. At the commonwealth level, there is a range of legislation that provides for equal opportunity, including the fair work act 2009, the racial discrimination act 1975, the sex discrimination act 1984, the disability discrimination act 1992 and the age discrimination act 2004. Equal opportunity act, 1984 being equal opportunity act, 1984, no. Under the act it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their sex, in certain. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Reasonable adjustments and special needs is addressed in section 3.
The employer can be held responsible for the behaviour of all employees. Promotes equality of opportunity by prohibiting direct or indirect discrimination against a person on the grounds of gender. We strongly support a robust system to administer the equal opportunity act to meet the objectives. 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. Equal opportunities policies are often used within workplaces to protect employees from discriminatory issues.
Download adobe acrobat reader to view or print pdf. Pdf workplace effects of equal employment opportunity. Relevant legislation equal opportunity act 2010 vic. To ensure the enjoyment of religion and belief the individual must be free from. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital. Exercise of functions of authorities division 2 the director of equal opportunity in public employment 142. At the commonwealth level, there is a range of legislation which provides for equal opportunity, including the fair work act 2009 cth, the racial discrimination act 1975 cth, the sex discrimination act 1984 cth, the disability discrimination act 1992 cth and the age discrimination act 2004 cth.
Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy ratified by school council. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa discrimination act 1991 act antidiscrimination act 1992 nt. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. Protection act 1984 cth should ensure that the heritage act is enhanced as. Workplace effects of equal employment opportunity legislation. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy wa health. 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. Supporters of the equal access act of 1984 promoted it as protection of the free exercise rights of students, whereas strict separationists voiced concerns about its use of public facilities for religious purposes. The eoc education and training section offers statewide training for staff and students about discrimination and harassment under the equal opportunity act 1984. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. All persons, paid and voluntary are to act in accordance with the principles set down in this policy. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy at a glance. In victoria, the main piece of legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the equal opportunity act 2010 vic eo act 2010.
Equal opportunity act 1984 equal opportunity commission. Review of organisational structures under the equal. 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. Sa equal opportunity act 1984 yes s 65 yes subs 562 tas. Workplaces should be nonthreatening, respectful, safe and free from all forms of harassment.
A guideline for employers 5 finally, please note that this guideline is designed to. Information on how to file an employment discrimination charge, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services, lawsregulations, press releases and associated agency information. Equal access act of 1984 the first amendment encyclopedia. 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.
To eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy or. The grounds of unlawful discrimination covered by the act are. The law applies only to public secondary schools which. Administration of act and ministerial direction 11. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. To further promote equal employment opportunities for american workers. This consultation looks at the scope of the existing exceptions to unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status under the equal opportunity act 1984 sa eo act was identified by the audit process and noted in the audit report as a particularly complex issue, where the competing. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986 act no. It is a statutory body funded by, but operating independently of, the australian government.
Australian live performance industry code of practice to. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 5 5interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears act includes an omission. The departments equal opportunity and antidiscrimination policy sets. The equal educational opportunity act of 1974 eeoa was an amendment to the elementary and secondary education act. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, that this act may be cited as the equal employment opportunity act of 1972. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents page x version 06e000 as at 01 jan 2014 extract from. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. The objects of this act area to eliminate, so far as is possible, discrimination against persons on the ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy, race or. Aa act was replaced by the equal opportunity for w. Catalogues or lists of new publications are available free of charge from the above address, or by email.
Intergovernmental arrangements part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. In the shadow of the great depression 1929 1939, the new deal programs of president franklin d. Fdic law, regulations, related acts rules and regulations. The term equal opportunities is a broadly used phrase which promotes the idea that everyone within an organization should have an equal chance to apply and be selected for posts, to be trained and promote and to have their employment terminated equally and fairly. An act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. The commissioner for equal opportunity provides information about the act, investigates and conciliates complaints, conducts community education and training and develops programs to promote equal opportunity. The florida educational equity act feea of 1984 prohibits discrimination in all educational programs and activities operated by public. Targeted recruitment of aboriginal and torres strait islander people. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986. The provisions of this act shall come into operation on such day or days as is or are respectively fixed by proclamation. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents page ii consolidation 4c 19. Sex discrimination act 1984 cth disability discrimination act 1992 cth age discrimination act 2004 cth. Equal opportunity education and training for staff members is an important part of this process.
We are committed to providing an environment that is free from sexual. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. June 2010 can a school refuse to allow the establishment of a gsa. Equal opportunity law aims to promote everyones right to equal. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. Education and training the department in relation to sexual harassment under the sex discrimination act 1984 cth and the equal opportunity act 2010 vic. Eeoc enforces federal statutes prohibiting a number of forms of employment discrimination. Equal opportunity department of education and training. The australian human rights commission is a national human rights institution, established in 1986 as the human rights and equal opportunity commission and renamed in 2008. Equal opportunity is a requirement under both victorian and commonwealth legislation. This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984.
Achieving equal employment opportunities for people with. Sexual harassment in our workplaces is an unacceptable form of behaviour which will not be tolerated under any circumstances. It is responsible for investigating alleged infringements of australias anti. Equal educational opportunities act declares it to be the policy of the united states that all children enrolled in public schools are entitled to equal educational opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy. Equal opportunity act, 1984 this act is reprinted pursuant to the acts republication act, 1967, and incorporates all amendments in force as at 29 october 1992. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. Employees can also access four free and confidential counselling sessions. Definitions and examples in five good friends equal opportunity means ensuring that employment and workplace policies and practices are based on and operate according to the principle of merit and free from any unlawful discrimination based on.
Establishing equal opportunities within the workplace. 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. 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. This code of practice is a best practice guide for employers in the live performance industry. Annual report of director 175 division 3 equal employment opportunity management plans 145. Under the federal equal access act eaa of 1984, any school that permits noncurriculum related student groups must provide equal access to all student groups, and that includes equal access for gsas. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa this is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. The primary function of the equal educational opportunities ada compliance department is to monitor the districts equal access equal opportunities. The equal access act was passed in the senate with a vote of 88 to 11.
Equal opportunity is a state of fairness in which job applicants are treated similarly, unhampered by artificial barriers or prejudices or preferences, except when particular distinctions can be explicitly justified. In addition, section 7d of the sex discrimination act 1984 allows for special measures to achieve substantive equality on the grounds of gender identity, intersex status and relationship status. Targeted recruitment of aboriginal and torres strait. Roosevelt 1933 1945 expressed a new, broader vision of the social contract between the people and the government. 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. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender lgbt rights in western australia have seen significant progress since the beginning of the 21st century, with the parliament of western australia passing comprehensive law reforms in 2002. Preparation and implementation of management plans 175 146. Western australia passed the state equal opportunity act in 1984. Supreme court upheld act against first amendment challenge. Article 18 human rights and equal opportunity commission freedom of religion and belief. Equal opportunity guidelines for victorian government schools pdf.
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