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Anti-discrimination laws: call for comment

Posted 23 January 2012

Submissions closed for this discussion paper on 1 February 2012.

The Australian Government is accepting submissions about issues raised in a discussion paper about consolidating Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws.

The discussion paper, Consolidation of Anti-Discrimination Laws, considers changes to federal anti-discrimination legislation-including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth)-that will lead to the introduction of a single Act.

Currently, federal anti-discrimination legislation is split into several Acts-the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwlth), the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cwlth), the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cwlth) and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth).

The decision to consolidate the legislation was made by the Australian Government as part of Australia's Human Rights Framework.

Information is available about:

  • Who can submit a response to the discussion paper?
  • How can I submit a response?
  • How will the feedback be used?

Who can submit a response to the discussion paper?

Individuals and organisations with an interest in the consolidation of the legislation are invited to make a submission. You can provide comments about any of the questions in the paper, as well as any other matters relevant to discrimination law.

How can I submit a response?

You can submit a response in writing to the Attorney General's Department.

Email:  antidiscrimination@ag.gov.au (preferred method)

Fax:     02 6141 4925

Post: Assistant Secretary
Human Rights Policy Branch
Attorney-General's Department
Robert Garran Offices
3-5 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600

How will the feedback be used?

Submissions received from individuals and organisations will inform the development of exposure draft legislation that will be available for public consultation later in 2012.

More information

More information is available on the Australian Government's Attorney-General's Department website. You can also call the Department on 02 6141 3424 or email antidiscrimination@ag.gov.au for further details.

What is Australia’s Human Rights Framework?

Australia's Human Rights Framework was launched by the Australian Government in 2010.

Consolidating federal anti-discrimination legislation Acts is a key part of the Framework, with the aim of improving the regulatory framework for business, government, communities and individuals.

More information is available on the Attorney General's Department website.

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Last updated:
24 December 2012

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