Women Speak Tasmania

Tag: Sex Discrimination Act

  • Women need voice

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    The debate over the religious freedom Bill was poorly timed as it should have followed on from a Bill on amendments to the Federal Sex Discrimination Act to properly define the definition of woman and man. Fortunately, Senator Claire Chandler’s Bill for amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act to save women sports will be debated…

  • Calls for Review of Sex Discrimination Laws

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    Women Speak Tasmania is calling for uniform changes to federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Spokesperson Bronwyn Williams said, ‘We are calling on all Australian legislatures to urgently address the need for accurate and effective definitions of “sex” and “gender identity” in anti-discrimination laws across Australia’. ‘We must develop uniform laws in all Australian jurisdictions to…

  • Analysis of The Sex Discrimination Act Amendment 2013 – Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status

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    Key Amendments Introduced The 2013 amendment substantially expanded the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. The main changes are: Redefinitions (or Removals) How This Changed the Original 1984 Act Impacts on Women Comparison of Sex Discrimination Act: Before vs After 2013 Amendments Area Before 2013 (Original Act) After 2013 Amendments Practical Effect for Women Definitions of Sex,…

  • Analysis of The Sex Discrimination Act 1984

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    Below is a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (the copy below compiled as at early 2010/2011), focusing on how the Act defines “sex”, “woman” and “man” for its purposes, the principal prohibitions, the sex-based exemptions (Division 4) and who those exemptions affect — especially women. 1 — Executive summary (quick takeaways)…