Entry #505: LGBT discrimination in Australia

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RegionAustralia
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal in some contexts
Start DateDec 6, 1986
End Datenow
DescriptionThe Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities, however, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 provides exemptions for religious institutions.
Sourceshttp://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545 https://theconversation.com/anti-discrimination-law-exemptions-dont-strike-the-right-balance-between-rights-and-freedoms-61660
Reports (2)
  • 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"

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edited by beeurd

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ValueIllegalIllegal in some contexts
DescriptionThe Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activitiesThe 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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The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities activities, however, the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 provides exemptions for religious institutions.
Sourceshttp://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C04545http://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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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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Original entry
StatusIllegal
Start DateDec 6, 1986
End Datenow
DescriptionThe Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act of 1986 prevents discriminatory activities
Sourceshttp://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"