Women (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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When did CEDAW open for signature and enter into force?
When did CEDAW open for signature and enter into force?
Opened 1979, entered force 1981
Which articles of CEDAW set out the main rights of women?
Which articles of CEDAW set out the main rights of women?
Articles 1-16
What characterises indirect discrimination?
What characterises indirect discrimination?
Appears neutral but has disproportionate impact
What does the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) make illegal?
What does the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) make illegal?
Discrimination, family dismissal & harassment
What often characterises sexual harassment situations?
What often characterises sexual harassment situations?
A power imbalance exists
Within what timeframe must complaints be made under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)?
Within what timeframe must complaints be made under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)?
Within 12 months
How many employees must an organisation have for the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 to apply?
How many employees must an organisation have for the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 to apply?
100 or more
What principle does the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 state employment should be based on?
What principle does the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 state employment should be based on?
Merit
Which federal agency holds primary responsibility for Australia's CEDAW obligations?
Which federal agency holds primary responsibility for Australia's CEDAW obligations?
Office for Women
When was paid parental leave introduced by the federal government following ACTU campaigns?
When was paid parental leave introduced by the federal government following ACTU campaigns?
2011 - 18 weeks