Discrimination and victimisation
Discrimination means being treated unfairly or not as well as others because of a characteristic like age, gender, race or marital status (whether you’re married or not).
Racial vilification and acts of racial hatred
Your legal options if you have experienced racial abuse, vilification or acts of racial hatred.
Disability discrimination
If you experience discrimination because of your disability, the law may be able to help you. This page describes discrimination and how the law defines disability.
Disability discrimination and employment
It is unlawful to take adverse action against an employee or potential employee because they have a disability.
Pregnancy and parental discrimination at work
It is against the law for your employer to treat you badly because you are pregnant or have parental responsibilities.
Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
It is against the law for an employer, school, or service provider to treat you badly because of your sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.
Making a complaint about discrimination
Options for making a discrimination or harassment complaint, including how to chose which commission or tribunal, how to make a complaint and what to do if conciliation doesn’t work.
Remedies to a complaint about discrimination
Read about what outcomes are available when a complaint of discrimination is made.
Other support for discrimination
Learn where to get legal help and other support for discrimination.
Publications and resources
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