M2 - Learner Manual

2.5. Anti-discrimination

It is important to note that legal practitioners cannot fail to take on a client based on race or ethnicity, disability, gender and so on. This would be a breach of ethical obligations and may enliven anti-discrimination legislation.

A summary of Australia’s anti-discrimination law can be found on the Federal Attorney General’s website: https://www.ag.gov.au/RightsAndProtections/HumanRights/Pages/Australias-Anti-Discrimination-Law.aspx