Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00220:section:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2018C00220
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 3 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 5522–6677

(a) if the regulations prescribe a Minister as responsible for the authority—that Minister; or
 (b) otherwise—the Minister responsible for the authority.
trade union means:
 (a) an organisation of employees registered pursuant to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009; or
 (b) a trade union within the meaning of a State Act or law of a Territory.
woman means a member of the female sex irrespective of age.
 (2) A reference to discrimination in relation to employment matters does not include a reference to discrimination that:
 (a) is essential for the effective performance of the duties to which the employment matters relate; and
 (b) is not unlawful under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 or the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
 (3) For the purposes of this Act, an authority employs an employee in Australia if the contract, by which the employee is appointed or engaged, is made in Australia, notwithstanding that the employee may perform duties overseas.
 (4) Nothing in this Act shall be taken to require any action incompatible with the principle that employment matters should be dealt with on the basis of merit.

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