Age discrimination becomes unlawful.
Discrimination because of the sex, race, marital status, and homosexuality of an associate made unlawful.
'Disability' replaces 'physical and intellectual impairment'.
HIV/AIDs vilification made unlawful.
Maximum penalty for serious racial vilification increased.
Definition of race extended to include 'ethno-religion' and 'descent'.
Discrimination on the basis of a 'genuine occupational qualification' allowed for the ground of sex.
Marital status discrimination extended to cover goods and services.
Act extended to cover industrial awards and agreements.
Ministers enabled to grant exemptions for special needs programs.