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๐Ÿ“˜ Equal Opportunity Amendment Act 2010

002 of 2010Assented 1 April 2010

This Act amends the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to prohibit discrimination against mothers who are breastfeeding or bottle feeding in public places. It updates the language of the original act to include breastfeeding and bottle feeding as protected attributes.

Impact

Mothers who breastfeed or bottle feed are protected from discrimination in public places. Businesses and service providers must ensure they do not discriminate against breastfeeding or bottle feeding mothers.

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