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Background
Scope of the Anti Discrimination Act Response to the Recommendations
Extension of Employment/Work Environment
Marital Status
Exceptions and Exemptions
Superannuation
Other Recommendations
DRAFT ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL 1999
Conclusion
MAJOR REPORT - April 2000 |
 
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The NSW Anti-Discrimination Act
PART B - The Scope of the Anti-Discrimination Act
Response to the Recommendations
3. Extension of Employment/Work Environment
We note the Reports comment that work is probably the most important area of operation under the ADA. It is important not only because it has a direct effect on an individual's lifestyle and social status, but also because it has consistently constituted the largest area of complaints received by the ADB [par.4.33]. We have noted above that discrimination against lesbians and gay men in the workplace is alarmingly common.
We support the extension of the Act to all areas of employment and to include work done by volunteers, trainees or unpaid workers within the definition of work [Recommendation 9].