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SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT 1984 - SECT 15

Discrimination against commission agents

  (1)   It is unlawful for a principal to discriminate against a person on the ground of the person's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, breastfeeding or family responsibilities:

  (a)   in the arrangements the principal makes for the purpose of determining who should be engaged as a commission agent;

  (b)   in determining who should be engaged as a commission agent; or

  (c)   in the terms or conditions on which the person is engaged as a commission agent.

  (2)   It is unlawful for a principal to discriminate against a commission agent on the ground of the commission agent's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy, breastfeeding or family responsibilities:

  (a)   in the terms or conditions that the principal affords the commission agent as a commission agent;

  (b)   by denying the commission agent access, or limiting the commission agent's access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training, or to any other benefits associated with the position as a commission agent;

  (c)   by terminating the engagement; or

  (d)   by subjecting the commission agent to any other detriment.


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