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Age Discrimination ACT 2004:
Makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the grounds of their age in areas
including work, education and access to premises. To remove barriers for older people
participating in society and change negative stereotypes about older people.
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986:
Provides an avenue of redress for those alleging discrimination and provides for the rights of
these persons.
Carer Recognition Act 2010:
To increase recognition and awareness of the role Carers play in providing daily care and
support to people with disability, medical conditions, mental illness or who are frail aged.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Interrelate is aware of and complies with legal
requirements that currently exist within Australia
for the protection and rights of all people who
make up our client group, our supporting
communities and our workforce. All actions taken
within this framework will recognise and be
guided by anti-discrimination legislation.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992:
Makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the grounds of a disability (including
disease).
Fair Work Act 2009:
Provides a safety net of minimum terms and conditions of employment through the National
Employment Standards (NES).
Racial Discrimination Act 1975:
Makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, national or ethnic origin.
Sex Discrimination Act 1984:
Makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone on the basis of a person’s sex, marital
status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy or to sexually harass another person.
Work Health and Safety Act 2011:
Requires that employers and employees must maintain a secure, healthy and safe workplace
environment; and an employer must take practicable precautions to prevent harassment.
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012:
Provides a regulatory framework for the Australian Government to assist employers to
improve gender equality outcomes within their workplaces.