Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act (1975) 

Group tasks

Group 1	What is the RDA?

1	What is the RDA?
2	What is CERD 1965?
3	What are Australia’s obligations under CERD?
4	Describe areas in day to day living in which racial discrimination is unlawful?
5	What is the aim of the RDA?

Group 2	What is unlawful discrimination under the RDA?

1	What is direct discrimination?
2	What is indirect discrimination?
3	In terms of the RDA what  is a ‘special measure’?
4	Give examples of each.
5	Who does the act cover?

Group 3	How does the RDA work?

1	What is the process for making a racial discrimination complaint?
2	Who is the complainant?
3	Who is the respondent?
4	Who is responsible for investigating complaints?
5	Is an appeal possible?