Legislation

This act protects the health, safety and welfare of all workers and others in workplaces and work activities. ⁴

This legislation governs Australia's employee/employer relationship by providing a safety net of minimum entitlements, enabling flexible work arrangements and fairness at work, and preventing discrimination against employees. It protects certain rights of workers, including the right to engage in industrial activities.⁵

This act aims to protect people from discrimination based on their race, colour, or national or ethnic origin.⁶

This legislation protects people from discrimination based on their sex, gender identity, intersex status, sexual orientation, marital or relationship status, family responsibilities, because they are or may become pregnant, or because they are breastfeeding.⁶

This act prohibits discrimination based on age in employment, education, accommodation, and the provision of goods and services. It protects both young and older people.⁶

This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, education, access to publicly available premises, accommodation, sport, goods, services and facilities.⁶