What is discrimination?
Discrimination is about treating someone unfairly because of a particular personal characteristic.
What are your rights?
Treating someone unfairly because they have a particular personal characteristic or belong to a certain group is unlawful in South Australia. You cannot discriminate against anyone on the grounds of:
- age
- association with a child (in customer service or accommodation)
- caring responsibilities
- chosen gender
- disability
- identity of spouse or domestic partner
- marital or domestic partnership status
- pregnancy
- race
- religious beliefs, affiliation or dress
- sex or sexuality.
What should I do if I believe I have experienced discrimination?
See the advice from Equal Opportunity SA on options for addressing your concerns with your employer. There is also information about your rights, and employer responsibilities.
The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) provides an independent complaint handling service to help workers address issues of sexual harassment or discrimination (based on disability, race, sex, age, sexuality, pregnancy or marital status). They do not act as advocates.
Go to their making a complaint page or phone 8207 1977, country callers 1800 188 163.
The Australian Human Rights Commission may also be able to assist.
Can I approach SafeWork SA for help if I believe I have experienced discrimination?
You can make a complaint to SafeWork SA if:
- you believe you have also experienced workplace harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, aggression and/or violence; and
- you are unable to resolve your concerns with your employer.
See more information about your reporting options in relation to psychosocial hazards here.
More information about preventing and responding to harassment, bullying and other harmful workplace behaviours can be found here.
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