Table of Contents
Members of the References Committee
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
History of the Reference
Terms of Reference
Terms and Definitions
Terms used in Report
CHAPTER TWO
THE RATIONALE FOR THIS INQUIRY
Introduction
Major areas of complaint
Employment
Goods and services
Harassment, violence, and vilification
Possible causes of discrimination
Social constructs - the family
Social constructs - stereotypes
Support of Stereotypes and Discrimination
CHAPTER THREE
SOURCES OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION
International sources
The external affairs power
Other sources of international support
Timetable for implementing legislation
Obligations and Sovereignty
The beneficiaries of sexuality and gender anti-discrimination legislation
Sexuality - Privacy, Sex or `Other Status'?
Privacy
`Sex' or `Other Status'
Transgender
Domestic Powers of the Constitution
States Rights
Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR
PROVISIONS OF STATE AND TERRITORY SEXUALITY AND GENDER STATUS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
LEGISLATION
Introduction
Provisions of State and territory Legislation
Groups Covered by Legislation
Additional Coverage Through Disability Status (including HIV/AIDS)
Associates and Family
Perceptions of Sexuality and Gender Status
Areas Covered by State and Territory Legislation
Employment
Accommodation
Goods and Services
Clubs and Societies
Sport
Insurance and Superannuation
Documents and Information
Improving service provision
Harassment and Vilification
Exemptions and Exceptions from Provisions of the Legislation
Specific exemptions
Affirmative Action or Measures to Achieve Equality
CHAPTER FIVE
THE NATURE OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION
Introduction
Structure of the legislation
Complaints based approach
Special Needs Groups
Exemptions and Exceptions
The Role and Function of State and commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Boards
and Tribunals
Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX
CHANGES TO COMMONWEALTH LEGISLATION
Introduction
Australia's International Standing
Provide a standard for Australia
Provision of a comprehensive law
Legislation as a Commitment by the Commonwealth
Areas of Change
Recognition of relationships
Access to Taxation and Superannuation Benefits
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
SENATOR ERIC ABETZ
SENATORS ERIC ABETZ & BILL O'CHEE [Temporarily Unavailable]
SENATOR HELEN COONAN
SENATOR BOB BROWN
APPENDIX 1
INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS THAT PROVIDED THE COMMITTEE WITH SUBMISSIONS
APPENDIX 2
WITNESSES WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE COMMITTEE AND DATE OF TRANSCRIPT OF
EVIDENCE
APPENDIX 3
INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS