In New South Wales many types of discrimination are against the law. The laws dealing with discrimination help give everyone in New South Wales an equal opportunity or a 'fair go'. For more information, see Carers' responsibilities - your rights . When you are treated unfairly or harassed either because you are a woman or because you are a man . Discrimination against a woman because she is pregnant can also be sex discrimination.
Sexual harassment is also against the law.
When you are treated unfairly or harassed because of your race, colour, ethnic background, ethno-religious background, descent or nationality . When you are treated unfairly or harassed because of your age - for example, because people think you are too old, too young or too middle aged. Forcing people to retire at the old retirement age is also against the law. This is called compulsory retirement . When you are treated unfairly or harassed because of your particular marital status , for example, because you are single, or married, or living in a de facto relationship.