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ASBA Webinar: Anti-Discrimination Law: Minimising Your Risks in an Uncertain Landscape
Discrimination occurs when a person or group of persons is treated less favourably than another person or group of persons because of their background or certain personal characteristics. Confusingly, not all of these behaviours are unlawful. This session will unpack these compl
PRESENTED BY
Jacquie Seemann
Partner, Thomson
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About the Webinar
Discrimination occurs when a person or group of persons is treated less favourably than another person or group of persons because of their background or certain personal characteristics. Confusingly, not all of these behaviours are unlawful. This session will unpack these complex issues for schools and examine where the law is heading in this difficult area. It covers:
- Discrimination and harassment in schools - workplace and students
- A school's obligations under Federal and State laws not to discriminate
- Defences and exemptions to discrimination relevant to schools
- Case study: Workplace discrimination and religious beliefs
- Case study: students and gender diversity and religious beliefs
- How to reconcile conflicting obligations
- How to minimise the risks of a legal claim
- Looking to the future - what will the future legal landscape hold for schools?
Presented By
Jacquie Seemann
Partner, ThomsonWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for ASBA Members – School Business Administrators throughout Australia. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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