What is discrimination?
To most people, discrimination means any type of unfair treatment. However, Anti-Discrimination NSW can only deal with discrimination complaints that are covered by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
In NSW, unlawful discrimination is when you are treated less favourably than somebody else because of your:
- disability (includes diseases and illnesses)
- sex (includes pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- race
- age
- marital or domestic status
- homosexuality
- transgender status
- 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:
04 Mar 2024
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