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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is anti-discrimination law in Australia?
- Laws that make it illegal to treat people unfairly because of characteristics such as race, sex, age or disability
- Laws that apply only in the workplace
- Laws that prevent all forms of criticism
- Laws that require equal pay for all workers
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's anti-discrimination laws prohibit treating people unfairly on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, and sexual orientation. These laws apply across employment, education, accommodation and the provision of goods and services.