Equal Opportunity
From 2 September 2019, SACAT was conferred jurisdiction under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
There are three types of Equal Opportunity matters that can go to SACAT, as stipulated in the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA):
- Equal Opportunity Complaints (section 95B)
- Review of refusal to extend time (section 96B)
- Exemptions to the Equal Opportunity Act (section 92)
- Exemption Applications currently scheduled for hearing can be viewed here
Organisations that may be able to assist you
Equal Opportunity Commission Legal Advice Service
The service provides legal advice on areas of Equal Opportunity Law - discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and assistance in drafting legal documentation, statements, and preparation for conciliation and Tribunal hearings. The service is operated by final year law students under the supervision of fully qualified legal practitioners. They can also assist clients with managing their own cases, and we can refer them to other agencies who have the capacity to handle more complex matters or matters in other jurisdictions if necessary.
Link to website – https://law.adelaide.edu.au/free-legal-clinics/equal-opportunity-commission-legal-advice-service
Phone number - +61 8207 1977
Email - eoclas@adelaide.edu.au