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
The Equal Opportunity Commission provides information, and education about equal opportunity, which is the basis of feminism. The EOC also assesses and resolves complaints involving equal opportunity and the law.
Le Fevre high school students visited the WSRC on Wednesday and one of the many topics we discussed was the importance of maternity and paternity leave, and how it provides the opportunity to remove one instance of discrimination against women.
Read the Equal Opportunity Commission’s submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parenting Leave.”
“Includes EOC Commissioner Linda Matthews comments on enquiries from women who are sacked or find their employment hours reduced because they are pregnant or who are unable to return to their position after they have taken maternity leave. “
We also talked about Sweden, a country with a long record of gender equity, read this extract from Sweden.se, Sweden’s official website.
- Cat
Categories: Equal Opportunity
Tagged: Equal Opportunity, maternity leave, paternity leave
