Sex Discrimination Act 1984
In forceact
Summary
Federal sex discrimination Act. As amended in 2022 (Respect@Work), imposes a positive duty on employers + PCBUs to take reasonable + proportionate measures to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sex-based harassment + hostile workplace environments. AHRC enforcement powers active from 12 December 2023.
Topics
discriminationsexual-harassmentpositive-duty
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