SA Govt promises action on discrimination issues
20 March 2002
By David Carey
Discrimination Alert reports that the South Australian Government has appointed a new attorney-general who will be responsible for introducing new anti-discrimination policies and legislation.
South Australia's new ALP Govt has appointed John Atkinson as attorney-general. He was the Shadow AG.
During the election, the ALP said it will make it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of their religion, ensuring that there is "an absolute exemption for churches, religious organisations, religious and denominational schools so that they can take into account a person's religious convictions when making appointments to these bodies". Legislation would depend upon "a comprehensive series of consultations with all parties, and religious groups," and "if there is a true consensus reached with all religious bodies".
It will also introduce legislation to ensure that victims of racial vilification are able to refer their complaints to the EO Commission where matters are dealt with through processes of mediation, conciliation and education. A Rann Government would also research the needs of mature aged unemployed and under-employed workers and educate to change employers' attitudes to older workers and to develop workplaces and work practices that are suitable for an older workforce
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