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Anti-Discrimination Act

 

Every state and territory in Australia has its own anti-discrimination laws which may have slight variations and may also differ from the federal legislation. The Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (New South Wales) and the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) are the anti-discrimination laws that apply to New South Wales and the ACT respectively. These acts prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities, including people who are accompanied by Guide Dogs.
The New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Board administers the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, while the ACT Human Rights Office administers the Discrimination Act 1991. These government agencies can investigate and conciliate complaints under the respective acts.

For further information go to these links:

• Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW: Extensive information about the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and how to lodge a complaint.
  
• Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW): Part 49B of the Act prohibits discrimination on the grounds of disability, including discrimination against people with vision impairment who are accompanied by a Guide Dog.
  
• ACT Human Rights Commission: Further information about ACT anti-discrimination laws, including guidelines for making a complaint.
  
• Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT): Sect 9 prohibits discrimination against a person with vision impairment who uses a Guide Dog.