The concept of assetsturnover outside india is, however, new in the competition act, 2002. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Commission regulation ec n 338494 of 21 december 1994 on the notifications, time limits and hearings provided for in council regulation eec n 406489 on the control of concentrations between undertakings oj l 377, 21. For a much more comprehensive account of the age discrimination legislation, read the pdf article. Consolidation of antidiscrimination laws submission to australian government attorneygenerals department january 2012 prepared by adam fletcher with the research assistance of kehela vandenberg, rachel loftus and kathy tu. The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3.
Antidiscrimination act 1991 reprinted as in force on 3 july 1992 includes amendments up to act no. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 10 april 2020. Introduction since 1st october 2006, it has been unlawful for employers, and others, to discriminate against a person on the basis of hisher age unlike in the us, where regulations give. Disability discrimination queensland law handbook online. An act to promote equality of opportunity for everyone by protecting them from unfair discrimination in certain areas of activity and from sexual harassment and certain associated objectionable conduct. The determination of merger implementation for the purposes.
The office of the equality ombudsman was created on january 1, 2009 when the four previous antidiscrimination ombudsmen were merged into a single body. Antidiscrimination act 1991 early childhood education and care. Jun 14, 2017 section 10 of the disability discrimination act provides that, when an act is done for two or more reasons, and one of the reasons is a persons disability, then it is not necessary to show that discriminatory reason is the dominant or substantial reason for the act of discrimination. The age discrimination act 2004 ada prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age.
Mar 29, 2006 the disability discrimination act 1992 as shown in this compilation comprises act no. Acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved part 2 prohibited grounds of discrimination 7. Act s anti discrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved 6. In 1991 the queensland parliament passed the antidiscrimination act. Australian human rights commissionfor complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying based on a persons sex, disability, race or age. Resource management act 1991 no 69 as at 29 october 2019.
The 1991 civil rights act includes provisions meant to reduce illegal discrimination in employment decisions. Every variation initiated under clause 16a shall be merged in and become part of the proposed policy statement or plan as soon as the variation and the proposed policy statement or plan are both at the same procedural stage. Note 2 in particular, the legislation act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms. New merger regulation frequently asked questions europa. Both the australian and queensland governments have created legislation that makes it unlawful to discriminate against people on the basis of their disability. Effect of compitition law on mergers and acquisition legal. Australian capital territory discrimination act 1991. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. The australian capital territory has expanded the number of protected attributes protected by law from discrimination expanded from 15 to 24 under the discrimination act 1991 australian capital territory. An act to amend the sex discrimination act 1975 and sections 64 and 73 of the employment protection consolidation act 1978. Antidiscrimination university of southern queensland. The law expects employers to take responsibility to ensure that unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimization does not occur in their workplace. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact for assistance.
Complaints of discrimination are handled by the act discrimination commissioner. Industry news important changes to australian capital. Chapter 2 discrimination prohibited by this act complaint part 1 acts antidiscrimination purpose 6 acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. Anti discrimination act 1991 qld anti discrimination act 1977 nsw australian human rights commission act 1986. Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 july 2019 act 85 of 1991 table of provisions long title preamble chapter 1 preliminary 1.
Effective, filesformats, version, published, notes. Discrimination and your rights your rights, crime and the. The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 pdf aims to promote equality of opportunity for everyone by protecting them from unfair discrimination in certain. Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 july 2019 act 85. While the queensland anti discrimination act 1991 does protect lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and some transgender people, from discrimination, it leaves other trans people especially those whose identity is nonbinary and most intersex people out in the cold. The act was passed by the queensland parliament on 3 december 1991, received assent on 9 december 1991, and commenced on 30 june 1992. Under the anti discrimination act 1991 qld, workplaces must ensure that they do not discriminate against people on the basis of parental status, family responsibilities or breastfeeding status.
The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual. Enacted november 21, 1991, the new law applies to all employers who have 15 or more employees in each of 20 or more calendar weeks per year. For the purposes of this act, a reference to discrimination against a person on the ground of the persons age is taken not to include a reference to discrimination against a person on the ground of a disability of the person within the meaning of the disability discrimination act 1992. Those of most relevance to life insurance are the following. The human rights and anti discrimination bill 2012 the bill will be the single consolidated commonwealth anti discrimination law. The equal opportunity act makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of a protected attribute listed in the act, to sexually harass someone, or to victimise someone for speaking up about their rights, making a complaint, helping someone else make a. Thomas rosch commissioner, federal trade commission before the university of hong kong september 11, 2009 first, let me tell you how pleased i am to be the inaugural speaker for the series of. A quick guide to australian discrimination laws pdf.
Racial and religious tolerance act 2001 victoria racial discrimination act 1975. The act legislation covers similar areas as the dda plus. The australian capital territory discrimination act 1991 includes disability as a grounds of unlawful discrimination. Law against racism and all forms of discrimination 2010 brazil.
Antidiscrimination act 1991 as at 1 january 2020 act 85 of. Human rights and antidiscrimination bill 2012 explanatory. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. An act to make certain kinds of discrimination unlawful and to provide for related matters. Queensland human rights commissionfor complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification, victimisation and other contraventions of the antidiscrimination act 1991. R may only discriminate against a on the basis of impairment if supplying access would be very expensive or would impose another significant. Application of act to ships connected with queensland 4. Part 1 act s anti discrimination purpose 6 act s anti discrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved. Application for exemption or renewal of exemption from anti. Whats wrong with the queensland antidiscrimination act 1991. European commission competition mergers merger legislation. Age discrimination legislation and how it affects employers. These provisions were deleted by the mrtp amendment act, 1991 and the said provisions of law have again been revived under the competition act, 2002, s. Chapter 2discrimination prohibited by this act complaint part 1acts antidiscrimination purpose 6 acts antidiscrimination purpose and how it is to be achieved.
Age discrimination legislation how it affects employers in relation to work and employment. Antidiscrimination act 1991 queensland legislation. Liability of person relying on assistance animal etc 5a. Acat body civil partner civil partnership civil union civil union partner. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Victorian discrimination law disability advocacy resource. This can include having a policy prohibiting this behaviour, conducting training to make staff aware of the policy, having a process by which staff and customers can complain and taking prompt. In 1991 the queensland parliament passed the antidiscrimination act which aims to protect people in queensland from unfair discrimination, sexual harassment and other objectionable conduct and provides a means to bring a complaint and have it resolved. The queensland anti discrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, and other objectionable conduct. Act 2004 and the investment and securities act 2007 43 3. The disability discrimination act 1992 was amended by the workplace relations amendment work choices consequential amendments regulations 2006 no. Reading speech for the antidiscrimination bill 1991 as a pdf file. Vertical and conglomerate merger and interlocking directorate law enforcement in the united states remarks of j. Age discrimination australian human rights commission.
It will replace the age discrimination act 2004 ada, the disability discrimination act 1992 dda, the racial discrimination act 1975 rda, the sex discrimination act 1984 sda and the australian human rights. Application for exemption or renewal of exemption from antidiscrimination act 1991. The employee is entitled to access a suitable place to breastfeed or express. Interpretation beneficial to people with protected attributes 4a. Discrimination act 1991 table of provisions long title part 1preliminary 1. Prepare to avoid trouble under the civil rights act of 1991.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The queensland antidiscrimination act 1991 is an act of the parliament of queensland that provides protection against unfair discrimination, sexual harassment, and other objectionable conduct. Brussels, 20 january 2004 new merger regulation frequently asked questions see also ip0470 when does the eu have jurisdiction over a merger or acquisition and is this going to change with the new regulation. Discrimination act 1991 including any amendment made under the. Anti discrimination act 1991 procedure qcna recognise that the exclusion of transgender or transsexual people from participation in sporting events has significant implications for their health, wellbeing and involvement in community life. This is a republication of the discrimination act 1991 including any. This should be fixed as a matter of priority, by updating the.