Equal opportunity act 1984 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. 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 in public employment public sector commission. An act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. The equal opportunity commission of western australia is responsible for administering the equal opportunity act 1984 which is an act to. Equal opportunity act equal opportunity commission. 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.
This act may be cited as the equal opportunity act. Equal opportunity commission wa attorneygenerals department. The eo act addresses discrimination in the areas of employment, accommodation, education and the provision of goods, facilities, services and activities on the following grounds. The eeoc was created by the civil rights act of 1964. Review of organisational structures under the equal opportunity act 1984. The equal opportunity act 1984 aims to eliminate discrimination and harassment in certain areas of life such as employment on the grounds of sex, marital status. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa department of education. 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. Equal opportunity act 1984, 19 dec 2018, current, 07f002, pdf word html. Various pieces of antidiscrimination legislation will help them do that. This clause cites the short title of the act equal opportunity members of parliament amendment act 2010. 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. 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. View exemptions in the equal opportunity act 1984 on the eoc website.
Equal opportunity commission of western australia submission. 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. Equal opportunity discrimination and harassment policy. However, the act makes clear that it is unlawful to prevent equal access to a club based on a hecklers veto. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy. All state laws can be accessed from the state law publishers website at. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa policies the department of.
The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Equal employment opportunity commission wex us law lii. Effective employers want to run an organisation where everyone is treated fairly, differences are accepted, and people are treated with tolerance and respect. The equal opportunity act 1984 eo act is the main piece of legislation underpinning the principles of equal opportunity in western australia. 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. Equal opportunity act 1984 where available versions as previously in force consolidated versions reprints as passed. Equal opportunity act 1984 contents as at 20 sep 2017 version 07d000 page ix extract from. To eliminate discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy or.
The western australian equal opportunity act 1984 the act recognises that equal opportunity is not necessarily achieved by treating everyone the same. Equal opportunity act 1984 an act to promote equality of opportunity between the citizens of this state. Equal opportunity commission parliament of western australia. Review of organisational structures under the equal. Workers who lose their jobs have certain rights under workplace and equal opportunity laws. Equal opportunity act 1984 wa this is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. It should be noted that the act was not revised ifor obsolete references, etc. Equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987. 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. A short guide on the features of victorias equal opportunity act 2010. An act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to provide remedies in respect of discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital.
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. Equal opportunity act 1984 sect 5 5interpretation 1 in this act, unless the contrary intention appears act includes an omission. Equal opportunity act the purpose of the equal opportunity act 1984 sa is to promote equality of opportunity for all south australians. Equal opportunity act 1984 south australian legislation. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this. Equal opportunity act 1984 western australian legislation.
This is a link to a complete version of the equal opportunity act 1984. Jul 11, 2016 this is a compilation of the equal employment opportunity commonwealth authorities act 1987 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. The employment section of the civil rights act of 1964, known as title vii, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion, and also. Equal opportunity statutory exceptions repeal regulations 1990. The equal opportunity act 1984 was enacted by the western australian parliament in 1984 and came into operation in july 1985. It aims to prevent discrimination against people and to give them a fair chance to take part in economic and community life. Association cpsucsa is a western australian wa union that represents 630 occupations in over public sector agencies. Crown is bound part 2commissioner division 1commissioner 8. Employers can find themselves defending an unfair dismissal claim if they get it wrong. Workplace discrimination in wa is covered by both state and federal discrimination law. Financial management act 2006, section 95 of the equal opportunity act 1984, and section 31 of the public sector management act 1994. Buy print copy order a printed copy of wa legislation. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act.
Consolidated version currency start currency end suffix download. Exercise of functions of authorities division 2 the director of equal opportunity in public employment 142. Equal employment opportunity commission eeoc enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination. The victorian equal opportunity act 2010 covers discrimination in employment. We make work life better for over 40,000 people in western australia. I draw your attention to my overview that describes achievements for this financial period. Effect of exemption orders part ix equal opportunity in public employment division 1 general 8.
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 harassment or, in certain cases, on gender history grounds. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. It is an act to promote equality of opportunity in western australia and to. Administration of act and ministerial direction 11.
Commencement 1 part 1 comes into operation on the day on which this act receives the royal assent. 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 act, 1984 this act is reprinted pursuant to the acts republication act, 1967, and incorporates all amendments in force as at may 1993. Western australian legislation equal opportunity act 1984. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground. Equal opportunity act 1984 equal opportunity commission. 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. Western australia equal opportunity act 1984 contents part i preliminary 1. Equal opportunity, discrimination and harassment policy. Director of equal opportunity in public employment.
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. Equal opportunity act 1984 subsidiary legislation as made under this act. Intergovernmental arrangements 9 part ii discrimination on ground of sex, marital status or pregnancy division 1 general 8. Equal opportunity act 2010 section 89 exemption applications what is an exemption.
If you are employed by a national systems employer meaning a constitutional corporation or the commonwealth government then you will be covered by the fair work act 2009 cth and its provisions prohibiting discrimination in employment, in particular, section 351 of that act. It also prohibits victimisation and sexual harassment, including sexual harassment of an employee by an employer or another employee. Commissioner for equal opportunity director of equal opportunity in public employment. Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. 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 1984 contents part i preliminary 1.