NSW Caretaker Convention in effect on this site from Friday 3 March 2023.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is when somebody is treated unfairly because they have, or are assumed to have, a characteristic that is protected by New South Wales law.
These characteristics are:
- disability (includes diseases and illnesses)
- sex (includes pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- race
- age
- marital or domestic status
- homosexuality
- being transgender
- carer’s responsibilities.
Discrimination is against the law if it happens:
- at work
- in education
- where goods and services are provided
- where accommodation is provided
- within registered clubs.
Carers discrimination is only against the law at work.
Last updated:
21 Jul 2021
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