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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the Age Discrimination Act 2004 in Australia?
- A law making it illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of age in areas such as employment, education and access to services
- A law restricting children's access to certain media
- A law setting the minimum age for employment
- A law establishing pension entitlements
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's Age Discrimination Act 2004 makes it unlawful to treat a person less favourably because of their age in areas like employment, education and access to services. This law protects both older and younger Australians from being disadvantaged simply because of how old they are.