Australian Anti Discrimination Law

Author : Neil Rees,Simon Rice,Dominique Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Discrimination
ISBN : 1760021555

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Australian Anti-Discrimination Law by Neil Rees,Simon Rice,Dominique Allen Pdf

This new edition of Australia's most comprehensive book on anti-discrimination law has been fully revised and updated, re-written and reformatted to enhance its accessibility. It continues to offer both a substantial text for a specialist audience, and a powerful critique of anti-discrimination law in Australia. The authors support their analysis and explanation of legislation and case law with carefully selected extracts from a broad range of decisions, law reform reports, and academic writers and commentators."[T]his encyclopaedic work is simply indispensable. The authors are acknowledged experts and seasoned campaigners, and their lucid exposition is enriched by extensive quotation from the work of other expert commentators. The coverage is breathtaking in its scope and depth, the attention to detail astonishing. To identify the differences between State, Territory and Commonwealth provisions, topic by topic, is a work of herculean proportions, requiring meticulous care." - The Hon Justice Chris Maxwell AC (from the foreword)Key Features of the New EditionRevised introduction to and overview of Australian anti-discrimination law.New standalone chapters for Protected Attributes: Race Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Age Discrimination, Carers' Responsibilities and Other Protected Attributes.Detailed account of legislative reform and developments in case law, in all nine jurisdictions, up to late 2017.An account of changed complaints procedures under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act, and of the case law and public debate that triggered the changes.Comprehensive analysis of the operation of special measures provisions in all of the anti-discrimination statutes.Integrated discussion of the exceptions to the prohibition of discrimination for each attribute and in each area.

Author : Beth Gaze,Belinda Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107432253

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Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction by Beth Gaze,Belinda Smith Pdf

Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction adopts a groundbreaking approach in its delivery of equality and discrimination law principles. It analyses equality as a goal of the law, and acknowledges that to prevent discrimination modern laws must challenge the beliefs, practices, systems and structures that enable it.

Author : Chris Ronalds,Elizabeth Raper
Publisher : Federation Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781862878822

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Discrimination Law and Practice by Chris Ronalds,Elizabeth Raper Pdf

This seminal textbook on the practical application of Australian discrimination law is suitable for all involved in this branch of the law – lawyers, business people, human resources and industrial relations staff, advocates and students. Discrimination Law and Practice examines important recent cases in key areas of discrimination law and particularly in all aspects of employment and harassment, the provision of goods and services and education.

Author : Margaret Thornton
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781921666773

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Sex Discrimination in Uncertain Times by Margaret Thornton Pdf

This collection of essays arose from a conference held to mark the silver anniversary of the Australian Sex Discrimination Act (1984). The collection has two aims: first; to honour the contributions of both the spirited individuals who valiantly fought for the enactment of the legislation against the odds, and those who championed the new law once it was passed; secondly, to present a stock-take of the Act within the changed socio-political environment of the 21st century. The contributors present clear-eyed appraisals of the legislation, in addition to considering new forms of legal regulation, such as Equality Act, and the significance of a Human Rights Act. The introduction of a proactive model, which would impose positive duties on organisations, is explored as an alternative to the existing individual complaint-based model of legislation. The contributors also pay attention to the international human rights framework, particularly the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. The essays are illuminated by recourse to a rich vein of historical and contemporary literature. Regard is also paid to the comparative experience of other jurisdictions, particularly the UK and Canada.

Author : Tim Soutphommasane
Publisher : NewSouth
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781742242057

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I'm Not Racist But ... 40 Years of the Racial Discrimination Act by Tim Soutphommasane Pdf

Is Australia a 'racist' country? Why do issues of race and culture seem to ignite public debate so readily? Tim Soutphommasane, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, reflects on the national experience of racism and the progress that has been made since the introduction of the Racial Discrimination Act in 1975. As the first federal human rights and discrimination legislation, the Act was a landmark demonstration of Australia's commitment to eliminating racism. Published to coincide with the Act's fortieth anniversary, this book gives a timely and incisive account of the history of racism, the limits of free speech, the dimensions of bigotry and the role of legislation in our society's response to discrimination. With contributions by Maxine Beneba Clarke, Bindi Cole Chocka, Benjamin Law, Alice Pung and Christos Tsiolkas.

Author : Neil Rees,Katherine Lindsay,Simon Rice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1862876614

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Australian Anti-discrimination Law by Neil Rees,Katherine Lindsay,Simon Rice Pdf

**NEW EDITION FORTHCOMING FEBRUARY 2014 - for more information please email: [email protected] is the first cases and materials book in the field of Australian anti-discrimination law. The book, which deals with all Australian jurisdictions, contains a detailed analysis of Australian anti-discrimination law as well as extracts from all of the major cases and the writings of leading commentators.All of the major grounds of unlawful discrimination, such as race, sex and disability, are considered in detail. The book records the history of the major pieces of anti-discrimination legislation and it includes numerous suggestions for reform. While the book deals systematically and critically with all aspect of anti-discrimination law, such as grounds, areas of activity, exceptions, procedure, and remedies, it also contains extensive materials dealing with the policy goals of the law.The central chapter in the book is devoted to the concept of unlawful discrimination. All of the major High Court decisions concerning the notions of direct and indirect discrimination are extracted, explained and analysed. The chapter also contains a useful overview of the international history of these concepts, with references to leading United States and United Kingdom cases.The book will be of interest to practitioners as well as students, especially as there are comprehensive chapters in the areas of procedure and remedies. Each chapter contains problems for students.

Author : Neil Rees,Simon Rice,Dominique Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 933 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Discrimination
ISBN : 1862879109

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Australian Anti-discrimination Law by Neil Rees,Simon Rice,Dominique Allen Pdf

This book, which is the first major text in the field directed to both legal practitioners and law students, contains a detailed analysis of Australian anti-discrimination law as well as extracts from all of the major cases and the writings of leading commentators. It incorporates the many changes to the law since the first edition was published in 2008 and includes new chapters dealing with positive duties, victimisation and protections against discrimination in industrial relations laws.The book includes a comprehensive examination of the difficult concepts of direct and indirect discrimination as well as coverage of the major grounds of unlawful discrimination, such as race, sex and disability.The book records the history of the major pieces of anti-discrimination legislation, examines important international developments and includes numerous suggestions for reform. The book will be of interest to legal and human rights practitioners as well as students. The chapters in the areas of procedure and remedies will be particularly important to those people practicing in the field.

Author : Metal Trades Industry Association of Australia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Discrimination
ISBN : 090980429X

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Australian Anti-discrimination Laws by Metal Trades Industry Association of Australia Pdf

Author : P. Harpur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0409344826

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Quick Reference Card - Anti-Discrimination Law in the Workplace by P. Harpur Pdf

Quick Reference Card - Anti-Discrimination Law in the Workplace, written by senior lecturer Dr Paul Harpur, provides an easy-to-follow and practical guide to the most important principles of Australian anti-discrimination law in the workplace. This Quick Reference Card makes an ideal study aid for both classroom and exam use, and is an excellent quick-reference tool for both law and business students, as well as professionals working in the field. This card provides an introduction to workplace discrimination and rights, covers the human rights jurisdiction as well as the industrial relations jurisdiction, and discusses the enforcement of relevant anti-discrimination laws. Features Concise summary of workplace anti-discrimination law in in Australia References to relevant cases and legislation Bold headings and colour coded boxes structure the subject Related Titles Foster, Workplace Health and Safety Law in Australia, 2nd ed, 2016Harpur, Quick Reference Card - Work Health and Safety, 2016

Author : Margaret Thornton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015024937537

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The Liberal Promise by Margaret Thornton Pdf

This book demonstrates that blind faith in the law as a beneficent agent of social change is misplaced. Thornton argues that not only does the liberal commitment to individualism undermine the communal or class-based nature of discrimination, but the legal culture itself operates to uphold the power of social superordinates. She goes on to show how such a subversive result can be achieved through the application of the ostensibly neutral principles of legal doctrine. The results drawn from the Australian experience are likely to be similar to that found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Author : Beth Gaze,Rosemary Hunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Civil procedure
ISBN : 1921113049

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Enforcing Human Rights in Australia by Beth Gaze,Rosemary Hunter Pdf

Published in association with the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW This major study breaks new ground in exploring the effectiveness and accessibility of procedures for protecting the rights of individuals to equality and freedom from discrimination on the grounds of race, sex and disability.The enforcement of Australian federal anti-discrimination laws has encountered constitutional limitations. Because federal tribunals are unable to make binding decisions, in 2000 enforcement of federal discrimination matters was moved from a tribunal (the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) to the federal courts.The study examines how the move from a specialist tribunal to the federal courts affected enforcement of federal anti-discrimination law. Drawing on statistical data, analysis of reported cases and interviews with parties and their advisors under both the 'old' and 'new' systems, it investigates the impact of the change in terms of:specialist versus generalist decision-making relatively informal versus formal procedures a regime in which each party bears their own costs versus one in which the loser pays the winner's costs The study traces the impact of these changes on the decisions made by complainants about whether (and where) to bring a complaint, whether to settle their cases or proceed to litigation, and on decisions made by respondents about whether to defend or settle a case. The enforcement process in federal discrimination matters was found to erect significant barriers to individuals seeking to pursue their claims in this area.

Author : Carolyn Jean Davis,J. P. Nieuwenhuysen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Discrimination in employment
ISBN : 0858011360

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Equal Work Opportunity in Australia by Carolyn Jean Davis,J. P. Nieuwenhuysen Pdf

The main argument of this booklet can be briefly put : The creation of equal opportunity in the Australian job market requires action and awareness far wider than that available simply through the application of anti discrimination laws. Covers : Economic theories of discrimination; The anti discrimination laws; How practical are the laws? Equal opportunity for migrants; A business initiative; A brief conclusion. Appendixes : Summary of Australian anti discrimination laws; outline of the Commonwealth sex iscrimination Act 1984. Labour. Work force. Equal opportunity. Legislation.

Author : Australia. Law Reform Commission,Australian Health Ethics Committee
Publisher : Sydney : Australian Law Reform Commission
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Data protection
ISBN : 0642732116

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Protection of Human Genetic Information by Australia. Law Reform Commission,Australian Health Ethics Committee Pdf

13. Law enforcement issues

Author : Beth Gaze
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1108155545

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Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction by Beth Gaze Pdf

Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction explores four decades of anti-discrimination laws in Australia. Beth Gaze and Belinda Smith argue that effective laws protecting against and deterring discrimination are vital for a fair future, and emphasise the theoretical and social contexts that underpin this area of the law. The text is divided into three sections: the first addresses the social and conceptual context, history and framework of anti-discrimination laws; the second analyses the main elements of the law and the processes of enforcement; and the third explores broader avenues for pursuing equality beyond simply prohibiting discrimination. Written in a clear and concise style, Equality and Discrimination Law in Australia: An Introduction is a vital resource for students.

Author : Chris Ronalds
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:X000612849

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Anti-discrimination Legislation in Australia by Chris Ronalds Pdf

Denial of credit to Aborigines; access to licensed premises; housing; education; employment; Racial Discrimination Act.