Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cwlth)
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2018
This bill removes the requirement for transgender people to be unmarried before updating their birth certificate to reflect their sex reassignment. The change follows the introduction of federal marriage equality, which made the old restriction unnecessary.
7/3/2018· PASSED· Hon Y D'Ath MP
Justice & Rights
Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2024
This bill strengthens Queensland's anti-discrimination and workplace protections by requiring employers to actively prevent discrimination and harassment, expanding the grounds on which discrimination is prohibited, and creating new protections against sex-based harassment and hostile work environments. It also increases penalties for violence against workers and clarifies judicial immunity for magistrates.
14/6/2024· PASSED with amendment· Hon Y D'Ath MP
Work & EmploymentJustice & Rights
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