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Anti-Discrimination Act 1998.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
Part 2 regulates the appointment of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner providing for functions powers and processes for delegation. Part 3 regulates the Tribunal functions, and is mostly repealed. Part 4 classifies as direct and indirect and also lists the grounds of discrimination, these include gender, breastfeeding, disability, etc. Moreover, Part 4 identify prohibited conducts, and other forms of discrimination such as sexual harassment, victimization, inciting hatred, etc. A section is dedicated to the application of the Act to certain areas and activities, such as in the employment context. Part 5 is exceptions and exemptions. Part 6 dispute resolution.
Long title of text
An Act to prohibit discrimination and other specified conduct and to provide for the investigation and conciliation of, and inquiry into, complaints in relation to such discrimination and conduct.
Notes
Including amendments up to Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Consequential Amendments) Act 2021.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No