Legal and Non-Legal Responses (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Direct discrimination
Direct discrimination
Treating someone less favourably explicitly because of their race
Indirect discrimination
Indirect discrimination
Neutral rule that disadvantages people of particular races
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) prohibits
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) prohibits
Behaviour discriminating against a person because of their race
AHRC limitation in discrimination cases
AHRC limitation in discrimination cases
Cannot force people to stop discriminatory behaviour
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) - 4 areas
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) - 4 areas
Employment, goods/services, education, club membership
TIS (Translating & Interpreting Service) operates
TIS (Translating & Interpreting Service) operates
24 hours a day
Which discrimination type is easier to prove?
Which discrimination type is easier to prove?
Direct discrimination
UN committee decisions on human rights in Australia
UN committee decisions on human rights in Australia
Not enforceable but carry persuasive force
Legal Aid NSW eligibility includes
Legal Aid NSW eligibility includes
Means test based on income
ICCPR protects
ICCPR protects
Right to vote, freedom of expression, right to fair trial