Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (No. 4, 1984).

The objects of this Act are: (a) to give effect to certain provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and to provisions of other relevant international instruments; and (b) to eliminate, so far as is possible, discrimination against persons on the ground of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy or breastfeeding in the areas of work, accommodation, education, the provision of goods, facilities and services, the disposal of land, the activities of clubs and the administration of Commonwealth laws and programs; and (ba) to eliminate, so far as possible, discrimination on the ground of family responsibilities in the area of work; and (c) to eliminate, so far as is possible, discrimination involving sexual harassment in the workplace, in educational institutions and in other areas of public activity; and d) to promote recognition and acceptance within the community of the principle of the equality of men and women.
Part 2 contains several forms of discrimination; discrimination in different work setting, and other setting such in matters related to land (estate or interest in land). Division 3 continues regulating sexual harassment, and Division 4 lists some form of exemptions. Part 3 regulates the functions of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Part 4 concerns offences. Part 5 provides for regulation of Sex Discrimination Commissioner. The Schedule contains the text of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women.