Contents FOREWORDS 4 5 Section 1: Introduction 11 1.1 1.2 11 11 A need for guidance The development of the Guidelines Section 2: About the Guidelines 12 2.1 2.2 12 12 Who are the Guidelines for? Why should I follow the Guidelines? Section 3: Commonly used terms 13 Section 4: What does the law say? 16 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 17 17 21 26 28 28 29 29 30 What is discrimination on the basis of sex or gender identity? When is it unlawful to discriminate? When is discrimination allowed? Discrimination and sport under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) What is sexual harassment? What is victimisation? Who is legally responsible under the Act? What about state and territory laws? Are there any other laws or regulations that are relevant? Section 5: How can my sporting organisation be inclusive? 32 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 32 34 38 40 40 41 Leadership Inclusion policies Codes of conduct Uniforms Facilities Collecting and using personal information Section 6: Inclusion checklist 44 Section 7: Further resources 46