The Equal Opportunity (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2008 was passed in the South Australian Parliament July 14th 2009 and will come into effect at a date to be fixed. Among the amendments is one that makes it illegal to refuse to sell goods and services, including education, to a breastfeeding mother. Another amendment protects against discrimination on the grounds of sexuality, although religious schools are exempt. Anti-discrimination on the basis of religious dress such as burqas and head scarves is also included as well as a broadening of the scope of the sexual harassment laws.
-Jo
Categories: Equal Opportunity · South Australian Government Legislation
Tagged: Anti-discrimination, breastfeeding, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality
Women who have recently experienced separation and have been through mediation or subjected to Family Law Court ordered shared parental arrangements while breastfeeding a child; or women who are currently experiencing these issues of breastfeeding and court ordered/mediation agreed parental arrangements are being sought.
If you are interested in participating or would like further information please contact Linda Sweet or Charmaine Power. Participation will be via a single interview.
Dr Linda Sweet
Telephone: (08) 8204 5017
linda.sweet@flinders.edu.au
Associate Professor Charmaine Power
Telephone: (08) 8201 3270
charmaine.power@flinders.edu.au
Categories: Women and the law · Women's Health
Tagged: breastfeeding, Family Law Court
