What counts as discrimination in Australia?

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Australian federal and state laws make it unlawful to discriminate based on characteristics such as sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and family responsibilities.

The laws apply in areas such as work, education, housing and services, and cover direct and indirect discrimination.

Sexual harassment is unlawful, and employers have a positive duty to prevent it.

The Australian Human Rights Commission and state agencies have free information.

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