The
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity
Commission Act 1984
provides for the rights
of people with physical or mental disabilities
and addresses complaints of discrimination in
employment
a. Anti-discrimination legislation
b. Ethical principles
c. Codes of practice
d. Privacy laws
• Fair Work Act 2009
Prohibits discrimination against a person who is an employee, or prospective employee, because of the person's race, colour, sex, sexual preference, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family or carer's responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin in awards and agreements and in the termination of employment.