It makes it unlawful to discriminate against people on certain grounds and areas of public life. 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. Various pieces of antidiscrimination legislation will help them do that. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act, 2000.
Discrimination victorian equal opportunity and human. Equal opportunity is a requirement under both victorian and commonwealth legislation. Equal opportunity act 2010 section 89 exemption applications what is an exemption. In the shadow of the great depression 1929 1939, the new deal programs of president franklin d. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Equal opportunity act 2010 sect 4 definitions 1 in this act. Commission means the victorian equal opportunity and human rights commission continued in existence by section 154.
The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment. Sexual harassment policy department of education and. Ministers second reading speech legislative assembly. Under section 12 of the act, a special measure is conduct that has the purpose of promoting or realising substantive equality for members of a group with a particular attribute. Equal opportunity law aims to promote everyones right to equal opportunities. In victoria, the main legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the equal opportunity act 2010. People can also be indirectly discriminated against if certain attributes, such as parental status, religion, race or impairment, make them less able or even unable to. Bullying can occur wherever people work together and in a range of different workplace relationships. A short guide on the features of victorias equal opportunity act 2010.
Charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006. Proposed amendments to the equal opportunity act 2010. Equal opportunity department of education and training. 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.
Equality act 2010, section 67 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 may 2020. Although the important changes in the equal opportunity act 2010 vic will only take effect from august 2011, illprepared employers could be caught out. Bullying victorian equal opportunity and human rights. Executive director organisation capability version no. Equal opportunity act 2010 sect 104 what is victimisation. Reflections and opportunities page 2 of 12 today, i am going to talk about some of these changes, what it means for the public sector, and some of the opportunities that have arisen from the new act. Equal opportunity guidelines in victorian government schools. The equal opportunity act 1984 was introduced to implement, at a state level, australias commitments to international human rights instruments. The equal employment opportunity act of 1972 is the act which gives the equal employment opportunity commission eeoc authority to sue in federal courts when it finds reasonable cause to believe that there has been employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Bendigo kangan institute policy merge transition statement in november 2014, the bendigo kangan institute bki board approved this policy as a bki policy. Effective employers want to run an organisation where everyone is treated fairly, differences are accepted, and people are treated with tolerance and respect. New equal opportunity act for victoria heralds greater compliance obligations for employers. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or breast feeding division 1 general 8. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Equal opportunity act 2010 vic equal opportunity for women in the workplace act 1999 cth. Antidiscrimination and equal opportunity discrimination is any practice that makes distinctions between individuals or groups to disadvantage some and advantage others. Changes to the victorian equal opportunity act 2010. 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. Under section 89 of the equal opportunity act 2010 the act, the human rights list at vcat may grant a temporary exemption from the provisions of the act if it believes that doing so would promote equal opportunity. Equal opportunity right seeks to eliminate discrimination and to promote fairness. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. A person denied of equal opportunity can bring a lawsuit under federal and most state laws, or file a complaint with the federal equal opportunity employment commission or.
Dress code legislation department of education and. The eeoc is an agency of the federal government that was created by the civil rights act of 1964 and their purpose is to interpret and enforce federal laws prohibiting discrimination from employees. Assented to 20th october, 2000 enacted by the parliament of trinidad and tobago as follows. Roosevelt 1933 1945 expressed a new, broader vision of the social contract between the people and the government. 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. South australian office of the commissioner for equal opportunity. Section 42 victorian equal opportunity act 2010 states that an educational authority may set and enforce reasonable standards of dress and appearance for students, where a standard of dress and appearance for students is considered reasonable when the views of the school community have been taken into account in setting the standard. Australian human rights commission, protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex andor gender identity. However under the equal opportunity act 2010, this behaviour does not have to be repeated to be discrimination it may be a oneoff event. Other relevant laws in victoria are the charter of human rights and responsibilities act 2006 vic and the racial. These changes reduce the ability of the victorian equal opportunity and human rights commission to respond effectively to systematic discrimination. A short guide on the features of victoria s equal opportunity act 2010.
The eoa does not only cover discrimination against people who have disabilities, but also discrimination against people. Commission and an equal opportunity tribunal and for matters connected therewith. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The equal opportunities commission act, 2007 an act to make provision in relation to. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation. Yesterday, the victorian government introduced amendments to the equal opportunity act 2010 in parliament. 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.
Equal opportunity guidelines for victorian government schools 2 about these guidelines these guidelines can help you create a safe and inclusive school and workplace. New equal opportunity act for victoria heralds greater. Equal employment opportunity act law and legal definition. You can be discriminated against directly or indirectly. Equal opportunity act 2010 reflections and opportunities. The equal opportunity act 2010 victoria s anti discrimination law protects people from discrimination and harassment in areas of public life such as workplaces, schools, clubs, shops or places that provide services. In most cases, bullying behaviour is persistent and happens over a period of time. Section 12 of the new equal opportunity act 2010 vic clarifies that special measures are not unlawful discrimination. Equal opportunity act 2010 disability discrimination. The legislative history at the back of the act provides detail about the past and future operation of the act.
Discrimination by acting with others and by not acting 12. The equal opportunity act 2010 vic addresses sexual harassment in part 6. This article is reproduced here for the benefit of online readers. They have been designed with your core responsibilities and time constraints in mind. The equal opportunity act 2010 took effect in august 2011. It means that if any person believes they have been discriminated against in these ways, there is an avenue they can pursue for help. Prohibition is for any discrimination in employment, education, housing, or credit rights. In victoria, the key legislation which makes it unlawful to discriminate is the equal opportunity act 2010 vic. Equal opportunity law and legal definition uslegal, inc. Equal opportunity act 2010 vic version 020 start date. The amendments maintain the commissions key functions on identifying and addressing discrimination.
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