Anti Discrimination Amendment (Carers Responsibility) Act 2000

The Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Carers' Responsibilities) Act 2000 created an obligation on employers to accommodate, where possible, an employee's responsibilities as a carer. Genuine consideration should be given to employees' requests to accommodate responsibilities as a carer or provide the "care or support" to another person.

The legislation amended the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 ('the ADA'), to prohibit direct or indirect discrimination in employment because of an employee's responsibilities as a carer.