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Legal Guide: Supporting Gender Transition in SMEs | Work Rights

5 min read · February 20, 2024

Creating a work environment that is respectful, safe, and productive means which is inclusive of all genders, especially when it comes to supporting transgender employees who are undergoing a gender transition. In Australia, specific laws guide employers and protect employees from discrimination based on gender identity. These laws which include the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, the Fair Work Act 2009, and various state and territory anti-discrimination laws. These legal obligations can overwhelm small and medium Enterprises (SMEs). 

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