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In Australia, is it acceptable to treat women differently from men in the workplace?
- No, men and women have equal rights and workplace discrimination based on sex is illegal
- Only if agreed upon by both parties
- Yes, for roles requiring physical strength
- Yes, in some industries
Why this is the correct answer
Australian law prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, meaning men and women must be treated equally in hiring, pay, promotion and working conditions. This is protected by legislation including the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and Fair Work Act 2009.