Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE ACT 1999 - SECT 2A

                   The principal objects of this Act are:

                     (a)  to promote the principle that employment for women should be dealt with on the basis of merit; and

                     (b)  to promote, amongst employers, the elimination of discrimination against, and the provision of equal opportunity for, women in relation to employment matters; and

                     (c)  to foster workplace consultation between employers and employees on issues concerning equal opportunity for women in relation to employment.