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Imprint:Thirroul, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, 2013.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Series:Issues in society ; Volume 360
Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 360.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11189734
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Other authors / contributors:Healey, Justin, editor.
ISBN:9781922084200
1922084204
9781922084194
1922084190
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:Australians of all ages have a human right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else. In spite of such rights, age discrimination still occurs widely in Australia. People are often treated unfavourably because of their age, or because of assumptions made about people of that age. Common examples of age discrimination include preferring to hire younger over older workers regardless of their competence, refusing to consider job applications from people over pension age, or sacking younger workers once they reach the age when adult wages will apply. There needs to be a.