ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT 1991 - SECT 109 Religious bodies

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT 1991 - SECT 109

109 Religious bodies

(1) The Act does not apply in relation to—

(a) the ordination or appointment of priests, ministers of religion or members of a religious order; or

(b) the training or education of people seeking ordination or appointment as priests, ministers of religion or members of a religious order; or

(c) the selection or appointment of people to perform functions in relation to, or otherwise participate in, any religious observance or practice; or

(d) unless section 90 (Accommodation with religious purposes) applies—an act by a body established for religious purposes if the act is—

(i) in accordance with the doctrine of the religion concerned; and

(ii) necessary to avoid offending the religious sensitivities of people of the religion.

(2) An exemption under subsection (1) (d) does not apply in the work or work-related area or in the education area.