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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
Can an employer in Australia legally pay a woman less than a man for the same work?
- Yes, if both agree
- No, the Fair Work Act prohibits pay discrimination on the basis of sex for equivalent work
- Only in small businesses with fewer than 15 employees
- Yes, based on experience only
Why this is the correct answer
Paying a woman less than a man for the same work is unlawful in Australia under the Fair Work Act 2009 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. Equal pay for equal work is both a legal obligation and a core Australian value of fairness and gender equality.