A toolkit on discrimination law that puts legislation, rules, courts and other bodies in western australia at your fingertips. Council is committed to the development of a culture that is supportive of equal employment opportunity eeo principles in the workplace. As a measure to achieve equality, section 51 of the equal opportunity act 1984 applies to this position. If you are employed by a national systems employer meaning a constitutional corporation or the commonwealth government then you will be covered by the fair work act 2009 cth and its provisions prohibiting discrimination in employment, in particular, section 351 of that act.
Issues arising in this area should be dealt with by the relevant school supervisor or manager, using the following guidelines and assistance available through human resources. 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. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. As an organisation, we are committed to the following eeo principles as outlined in the local government act 1993 section 344. Sat and the commissioner for equal opportunity are independent of each other. Other relevant parts in the act that relate specifically to this policy framework include s. The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. When you join the department of justice, you become part of a peoplefocused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. Map of western australian south west area road network. Special measures victorian equal opportunity and human.
International covenant on civil and political rights iccpr convention concerning discrimination in respect of employment and occupation ilo 111. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. Od 0465 wa health, government of western australia. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8. The australian human rights commission act 1986 articulates the australian human rights commission role and responsibilities. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa occupational safety and health act 1984 wa public interest disclosure act 2003 wa. The eo act addresses discrimination in the areas of employment, accommodation, education and the provision of goods, facilities, services and activities on the following grounds.
A collection of the most commonly used information, contacts and tools for discrimination law in western australia. Map of western australian south west area road network 072 main roads western australia annual report 2003 map of western australian metropolitan road network. This is one of the ways the equal opportunity act 2010 promotes substantive. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act.
South australia has a history as an early leader in human rights. The equal opportunity act 1984 wa is a western australian law which makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person in certain areas of public life, including employment. However, it goes a step further than the uk model, and extends the duty. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. This timeline shows significant dates in south australias history that have improved equal opportunity and human rights.
Each policy framework contains a suite of policies that establish required standards, to ensure that western australians experience the same level of high quality care, regardless of where they live, and which service they use. Complaints of unlawful discrimination under the equal opportunity act 1984 should be lodged with the commissioner for equal opportunity the commissioner may refer matters to sat where the commissioner has been unable to resolve the complaint by conciliation. South australia 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. In australia, the victorian act is alone amongst discrimination legislation that sets out positive duty. The federal disability discrimination act 1992 dda applies in all australian states and territories. If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact mr leadbeatter on 08 9366 6802 for a confidential discussion. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. Workplace discrimination in wa is covered by both state and federal discrimination law. 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.
Consolidated versions currency start currency end suffix download compare. People can take positive steps to help disadvantaged groups. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the main piece of legislation underpinning the principles of equal opportunity in western australia. It is the responsibility of school supervisors and managers to be aware of the legislation and policies relating to employment and people with disabilities.
It gives effect to australias obligations under the following. The department of education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. The university of western australia is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and education. The health services act 2016 refers to policy frameworks in ss. This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa employment law centre of wa. This act may be cited as the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities. State and territory antidisability discrimination legislation provide specific additional rights and obligations applied at the state and territory level. A great place to find legislation and a great time saver.
Charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006. All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears.
Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act the human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986 hreoca establishes the commission, provides for its administration and gives responsibilities to hreoc in observing seven international instruments which australia has ratified. Administration of act and ministerial direction 11. Assented to royal assent given 1 apr 2010 as act no. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. Western australia passed the state equal opportunity act in 1984.
For example, in 1861 landowning south australian women were able to vote in local elections. It should be noted that the act has not been revised ifor obsolete references, etc. Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission. Private members bill introduced by roberts, mrs michelle. A list of the state and federal laws that a lawyer most commonly uses in western australia. The law makes clear that these actions are allowed and are not unlawful discrimination.
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. Intergovernmental arrangements part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. 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. It contained two objects to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, pregnancy, race, religious or political. An act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. Aboriginal and torres strait islander people are encouraged to apply. This law is regulated by the equal opportunity commission. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the legislative instrument supporting the principles of equal opportunity in western australia the director of equal opportunity in public employment deope is a statutory officer appointed by the western australian governor to perform the functions of part ix of the eo act. The director general has issued 20 binding policy frameworks. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy. In 1894, south australia followed new zealand in extending the. The university accepts that it has a responsibility to create an environment free from discrimination, and to ensure that the principle of merit operates unhindered by.
An act to require certain commonwealth authorities to promote equal opportunity in employment for women and persons in designated groups and for related purposes. These are called special measures in the equal opportunity act 2010. The equal opportunity act 1984 was introduced to implement, at a state level, australias commitments to international human rights instruments. Substantive equality policy corrective services nsw. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. The purpose of this bill is to amend the equal opportunity act 1984 to prohibit discrimination against mothers breast feeding in a public place, and for related purposes. Foolkit is so easy to use, it links you directly to a copy of the act, the section of legislation or takes you to the source. The uwa policy on disability and medical conditions outlines the universitys obligations under the disability discrimination act 1992 dda, the disability standards for education 2005, the disability services act 1992, and the equal opportunity act 1984 to minimise and prevent unlawful discrimination on the grounds of disability or. 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. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life.