The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. Director of equal opportunity in public employment. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents as at 20 sep 2017 version 07d000 page ix extract from. This law is regulated by the equal opportunity commission. Aboriginal workforce policy wa health, government of. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents as at 19 dec 2018 version 07f002 page ix published on.
Establish employment pathways for aboriginal people, including but not limited to aboriginal cadetships, internships, graduate programs andor traineeships. A code of practice for employers australian human rights. Inslee signed house bill 1696, which adds sections to the states equal pay act as revised in 2018 by the equal pay opportunity act epoa. This act comes into force on such date as is fixed by the president by proclamation. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy. The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 the act recognises that equal. View exemptions in the equal opportunity act 1984 on the eoc website. People with disabilities wa, perth, western australia. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. Office of financial management state human resources. Other legislation underpinning access and inclusion includes the western australia equal opportunity act 1984, the commonwealth disability discrimination act 1992. Extracts from the south australia equal opportunity act 1984. Advocating for the rights, and empowering people with disabilities in wa. The office of the commissioner for equal opportunity is an independent statutory office and autonomous in the performance of their functions.
Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 29 29criteria for discrimination on ground of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or intersex status 2 for the purposes of this act, a person discriminates on the ground of sex a if the person treats another unfavourably because of the others sex. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa contact the equal opportunity commission enquiry line on 08 9216 3900 or 1800 198 149, or visit online at. If you have questions regarding discrimination complaint matters in which worksource washington or the employment security department are a party, you may contact your local equal opportunity officer pdf, updated 11192019. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. Equal opportunity act 1984 to recruitment processes. Section 66zp of this act provides for employers to lawfully advertise a position to attract applicants of a given age due to measures intended to achieve equality. 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. This is a fundamental aspect of the scheme of the equal opportunity act 1984 and was not. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa occupational safety and health act 1984 wa public interest disclosure act 2003 wa public sector management act 1994 wa. Racial hatred, defined as a public act s likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate on the basis of race, is also.
Section 51 measure to achieve equality aboriginal employment. Code of practice occupational safety and health in the. Equal opportunity act 1984 western australian legislation. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 95c 95cassistance to parties before tribunal 1 subject to subsection 2, the commissioner may, at the request of the complainant or respondent, provide representation for the complainant or respondent in proceedings before the tribunal. South australian motor driving instructors code of conduct. This bill seeks to promote equality of opportunity in western australia, and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, race, religious or political conviction, or involving sexual harassment. Equal opportunity act 1984, 19 dec 2018, current, 07f002, pdf word html. Apply section 50d of the equal opportunity act 1984 when aboriginality is a genuine occupation requirement for the position. Human rights and equal opportunity commission act 1986 8.
To eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy or. 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. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 96 96power of tribunal to make certain orders 1 the tribunal may, on determining that the respondent in proceedings under this part has acted in contravention of this act, make one or more of the following orders. Administration of act and ministerial direction 11. Building code of australia, australian standards, access to premises. Od 0438 wa health equal opportunity and diversity policy, od 064916 wa health equity a nd diversity strategy 20152020 and od 063415 wa health substantive equality policy. This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. It shall be unlawful for any public secondary school which receives federal financial assistance and which has. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation.
Complaints must be made to the commissioner for equal opportunity within 12. Authority on 6 june 2007, the minister for employment protection approved the code of practice. I draw your attention to my overview that describes achievements for this financial period. Financial management act 2006, section 95 of the equal opportunity act 1984, and section 31 of the public sector management act 1994. Alleged contraventions that occurred prior to commencement day 195.
Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission. The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 the act recognises that equal opportunity is not necessarily achieved by treating everyone the same. That is, a person who is related to the employee by blood, marriage, affinity or adoption and includes a person who is wholly or mainly dependent on, or is a member of the household of, the employee. It should be noted that the act was not revised ifor obsolete references, etc. Commencement sections 1 and 2 of the act are to come into operation on the day on which the act receives royal assent with the remaining sections to come into operation the day after that. This code of practice is issued under section 48ga of the sex discrimination act 1984 cth which empowers the commission to prepare and publish guidelines for the avoidance of discrimination on the ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy. The federal register of legislation is upgrading our website and this item you have requested will be moving to a new location. A meaningfiul step toward the elimination of credit discrimination, 26 cath. Equal opportunity in public employment public sector commission. The equal opportunity act recognises that equal opportunity is not necessarily achieved by treating everyone the same. For more information on eeo management, workforce and diversity planning, refer to public sector commissioners circular 201802 measures to achieve equality in human resource. Occupational safety and health in the western australian public sector pursuant to section 57 of the occupational safety and health act 1984. Under the equal opportunity act 1984 the eo act it is unlawful to discriminate against.
In this act commission means the equal opportunity commission established under section 261. Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. It was supported in parliament by all parties and community organisations, after ten years of campaigning by womens groups. Commissioner means a person appointed under section 261. Equal pay and opportunities act salarysetting guidance hb 1696 on may 9, gov. Family means the definition contained in the equal opportunity act 1984 for relative. This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act 1984. 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. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws 3 legislation and grounds of discrimination areas covered racial discrimination act 1975 discrimination on the basis of race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin, and in some circumstances, immigrant status.
Our commitment cpa australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing policies and practices that. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy. A short history the equal opportunity act, 1984 wa came into effect on 8 july 1985. Workers who lose their jobs have certain rights under workplace and equal opportunity laws. Equal opportunity act, 1984 this act is reprinted pursuant to the acts republication act, 1967, and incorporates all amendments in force as at may 1993. This policy supersedes the following operational directives. Equal opportunity and you 7 equal pportunity commission indirect discrimination this occurs when treatment appears to be equal but is unfair on certain people because of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersex status, race, disability, age, marital or domestic partnership status, identity of. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa employment law centre of wa. We strongly support a robust system to administer the equal opportunity act to meet the objectives. Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination complaint process.
Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984 5 viii. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. It provides organisations with the ability to put in place strategies to achieve equality. Comment, equal credit for allan analysis of the 1976 amendments to the equal credit opportunity act, 22 st. It is against the law for recipients of federal financial undassistance to discriminate on the basis of the following. 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. To file your complaint louisiana equal opportunity officer compliance programs director louisiana workforce commission post office box 94094 1001 north 23rd. The equal opportunity act 1984 aims to eliminate discrimination and harassment in certain areas of. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 86 86victimisation is unlawful 1 it is unlawful for a person to commit an act of victimisation. Introduced in house 0404 1984 equal access act prohibits federallyfunded public secondary schools which allow nonschoolsponsored groups of students to meet from discriminating against any meeting of students on the basis of religious content if. Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities 5. Commencement 1 part 1 comes into operation on the day on which this act receives the royal assent. The fair work act 2009 also sets out a number of grounds on which it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee.
Extracts from the south australia equal opportunity act 1984 version. His approval follows a trend in public and private organizations to adopt rules and policies that prohibit the use of. 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. 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. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. Do you need to update your address or employment details. This clause cites the short title of the act equal opportunity members of parliament amendment act 2010. The department of education provides inclusive and equitable work and learning environments, services and management practices free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Repeal of equal opportunity act 1995 division 2transitional provisions 192. This part does not render unlawful the exclusion of persons from participation in a competitive sporting activity on the ground of sex in the following circumstances. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide.
This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act, 2000. Equal opportunity for all discrimination has no place equal opportunity is the law. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa policies the department. All recipients are required to comply with title vi of the civil rights act of 1964 title 23 cfr part 200 and title 49 cfr part 21, as well as related statutes and regulations. The washington state department of transportation wsdot is a direct recipient of federal financial assistance. Yes, the equal opportunity act 1984 is an act of legislation. Against any individual in the united states, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 6 6interpretative provisions 1 for the purposes of this act, the holder of a public or statutory office will, in carrying out official duties, be taken to be acting in the course of employment. Equal opportunity commission parliament of western australia. 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. Section 51 is a part of the equal opportunity act 1984. Equal access act is a federal act passed in the year 1984 to compel federallyfunded secondary schools to provide equal access to extracurricular clubs. Equal access act law and legal definition uslegal, inc.