Places of discrimination
It is unlawful to treat people unfairly because of their disability, race, age, sex, sexuality, pregnancy or marital status, in these areas of public life:
- employment
- job advertisements, applications, recruitment, promotion, transfer, training and dismissal
- full or part time work, contract, casual or unpaid work
- customer service
- dealings with business, professions, trades or government
- accommodation
- renting flats, rooms or houses, staying in hotels, motels and caravan parks
- also selling land
- clubs and associations
- membership, conditions, benefits and playing rights
- education
- advertising
Sexual harassment, victimisation, discrimination against whistleblowers, and in some cases bullying are also unlawful under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
Related information
Types of discrimination
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) (opens new window)
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