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Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prohibit discrimination and other specified conduct and to provide for the investigation and conciliation of, and inquiry into, complaints in relation to such discrimination and conduct.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Land & soil, General
Keyword
Social protection Access-to-justice Dispute settlement Equity Gender Human rights Offences/penalties Breastfeeding/infant food Special dietary uses Nutrition Land tenure Transfer
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

Part 2 regulates the appointment of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner providing for functions powers and processes for delegation. Part 3 regulates the Tribunal functions, and is mostly repealed. Part 4 classifies as direct and indirect and also lists the grounds of discrimination, these include gender, breastfeeding, disability, etc. Moreover, Part 4 identify prohibited conducts, and other forms of discrimination such as sexual harassment, victimization, inciting hatred, etc. A section is dedicated to the application of the Act to certain areas and activities, such as in the employment context. Part 5 is exceptions and exemptions. Part 6 dispute resolution.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.tas.gov.au