Activity 3: About the Act

Discrimination can take many forms; race, gender, religion, sexuality, age, social class etc.  Do you think some forms of discrimination can be more damaging than others?  Why?

In an effort to prevent racial discrimination, the Australian Government has passed a law to prevent it in Australia.  The Racial Discrimination Act was passed in 1975 and all people living in Australia have a responsibility to obey this law.

When the Act is breached a victim is able to lodge a complaint and, where appropriate, a process of