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Racial Hatred Act 1995 (No. 101 of 1995).

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Australia
Equality of opportunity and treatment
1995-09-15
National
Law, Act

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Adds a new Part IIA to the Racial Discrimination Act. Renders unlawful acts done, otherwise than in private, which are reasonably likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate a person or group of people, if this act is done because of the race, colour or national origin of the other person of group of people. Defines concept of "public space" and exempts statements made in the context of an artistic performance, reporting, or an academic work. Section 18E provides for vicarious liability if racist statements are made by an agent or employee of another person.

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    Date of entry into force
    1995-10-13
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    Printed separately
    Page range
    5 p.