📜 Equal Opportunity (Members of Parliament) Amendment Bill 2010
Bill discharged from Notice Paper under Standing Order 144ALABill 12421 April 2010Private Member
This Bill amends the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to address sexual harassment by Members of Parliament. It defines unlawful harassment, establishes procedures for handling complaints, and designates appropriate authorities to manage these complaints.
Impact
The bill affects parliamentary staff and any individuals working at Parliament House, providing them with legal recourse against sexual harassment by Members of Parliament. It aims to create a safer and more respectful workplace environment within the WA Parliament.
Key Changes
["Makes it unlawful for Members of Parliament to sexually harass certain individuals.", "Establishes a process for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment against Members of Parliament.", "Designates 'appropriate authorities' (e.g., the Speaker) to handle complaints, considering parliamentary privilege."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA21 Apr 2010
- LA Second Reading MovedLA21 Apr 2010
Affected Sectors
public_sectorjustice
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