The Act protects you against discrimination in many areas of public life, including:
employment – getting a job, terms and conditions of a job, training, promotion, being dismissed
education – enrolling or studying in a course at a private or public school, college or university
accommodation – renting or buying a house or unit
getting or using services – such as banking and insurance services, services provided by government departments, transport or telecommunication services, professional services like those provided by lawyers, doctors or tradespeople, services provided by restaurants, shops or entertainment venues
accessing public places – such as parks, government offices, restaurants, hotels or shopping centres.
The Act also protects you if you are harassed because of your race.