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Overview

Anti-discrimination laws are a central feature of human rights protection in Australia, promoting the right to equality in public life. This course will examine Federal and NSW laws prohibiting discrimination on grounds including sex, race, disability and age from both a practical and theoretical perspective. It will: Consider the theoretical … For more content click the Read More button below. Give students a solid practical understanding of the operation and coverage of anti-discrimination legislation and provide an overview of relevant case law to equip students for professional practiceDevelop skills in legal problem-solving and statutory interpretation in the context of discrimination lawsConsider the appropriateness of conciliation and litigation as methods of resolving complaints of discriminationCover practical issues in the resolution of discrimination complaints, including administrative procedures before complaint-handling bodies, the process of conciliation and taking a matter before the Federal Court, Federal Magistrates Court or Administrative Decisions TribunalEncourage students to critique the operation of anti-discrimination laws as a means of overcoming social inequality and disadvantage and consider the experiences of groups that anti-discrimination laws are designed to 'protect' Main Topics Introduction and overviewTheoretical underpinnings - equality, equal opportunity and discriminationThe Australian Approach to Discrimination Law: 'Direct' and 'indirect' discrimination; Special measures, affirmative action and 'positive discrimination', Vicarious liability, ancillary liability and victimization.Sex, marital status and pregnancy discriminationSexual harassmentRace discriminationRacial vilificationDisability discriminationAge discriminationPractice and procedure and options for law reform.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Completion of 78 UOC in LAWS courses.

Course Outline

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