What is Discrimination on the basis of Lawful Sexual Activities?

Under the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995, it is unlawful to discriminate against someone or treat them unfairly because of their actual or presumed lawful sexual activity or orientation.

Lawful sexual activity is defined as including either:

• taking part in or not taking part or
• refusing to take part in any form of sexual activity not prohibited by Victorian law.

This covers homosexuals, lesbians and heterosexuals, legal prostitution and people perceived to fall into one of these groups.