DIRECT DISCRIMINATION 4.4 Discrimination and sport under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) 1. Has a person been treated less favourably on the basis of their sex or gender identity (or an associated characteristic) in relation to: • the provision of goods, services and facilities • club membership and benefits, for members and applicants for membership? See sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the Guidelines. YES INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION NO 2. Has a condition, requirement or practice been implemented which disadvantages persons of a particular sex or gender identity (or an associated characteristic), and is not reasonable in the circumstances, in relation to: • the provision of goods, services and facilities • club membership and benefits, for members and applicants for membership? See sections 4.1 and 4.2 of the Guidelines. SPECIAL MEASURE YES 3. Does the less favourable treatment, or the imposition of the condition, requirement or practice, amount to a ‘special measure’? See section 4.3(a) of the Guidelines. NO EXEMPTIONS 4. Does an exemption apply? Voluntary body Club membership See section 4.3(b)(i) of the Guidelines. See section 4.3(b)(ii) of the Guidelines. Competitive sporting activity See section 4.3(b)(iii) of the Guidelines. Temporary exemption See section 4.3(b)(iv) of the Guidelines. NO UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION MAY HAVE OCCURRED If unlawful discrimination may have occurred, you should revise your policies and practices, and where appropriate, seek legal advice. It is also unlawful to request information from a person for the purpose of discriminating against them (see section 4.2(d) of the Guidelines). 26