2004

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)

(Mr Bill Stefaniak)

An Act to amend the Discrimination Act 1991

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

This Act is the Discrimination Amendment Act 2004.

This Act commences on the day after its notification day.

Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

This Act amends the Discrimination Act 1991.

Section 10 (1) (a) or (b), section 12 (1) (a) or (b) or section 13 (b), does not make it unlawful for a person to discriminate against someone else on the ground of sex if—

(a) statistical data on which it is reasonable to rely show a gender imbalance in a particular profession, trade, occupation or calling; and

(b) the discrimination is—

(i) to assist in overcoming the imbalance; and

(ii) reasonable having regard to the data and any other relevant factors; and

(iii) in the public interest.

an employer gives preference to males when hiring teachers

Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

Presentation speech made in the Legislative Assembly on 2004.

Notified under the Legislation Act on 2004.

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