The Tasmanian Government has outlined amendments that seek to strengthen the Anti-Discrimination Act in a bid to further protect victims of bullying.

 

Attorney General Brian Wightman said the amendments follow recommendations from a review of the act, and that it will improve the administrative processes of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal.

 

"The amendments will expand the prohibition on conduct which offends, humiliates, intimidates, insults or ridicules another person,” Mr Wightman said.

 

"The prohibition will be extended to conduct which offends, humiliates, intimidates, insults or ridicules another person on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation and disability.

 

"This is an important step forward in protecting workers, students and others from bullying."

 

"Another important amendment is to ensure effective and proper protection against discrimination for people on the basis of their gender identity or intersex status.

 

"The Act currently provides limited protection on this basis and the amendments will ensure that the protection is clear and comprehensive."