Current exemption applications
Understand how the Commission grants temporary exemptions from the Age Discrimination Act 2004, including eligibility, duration, and conditions.
Summary
Section 44 of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) ("the ADA") gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful under the Act while the exemption remains in force.
Gateway Lifestyle Residential Parks Pty Ltd
The applicant seeks to restrict residence in its parks to persons over 50 years of age.
Carnival Australia
The applicant seeks to restrict passengers under 19 years of age from travelling on its cruise ships.