2025HSCExtended response

Q29

8 marks

Question

Answer the question in relation to ONE of the following Category B groups.
• Aged
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus (LGBTQIA+) communities
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Sole parents
• People with disabilities
• Homeless people
Group: ................................................
To what extent does legislation ensure equity for the diverse members within this group? Use specific examples of legislation to support your answer. Section I_____ Part extra B extra writing writing space space If you use this space, clearly indicate which question you are answering. Section I_____ Part extra B extra writing writing space space If you use this space, clearly indicate which question you are answering. – 20 – © 2025 NSW Education Standards Authority Community and Family Studies

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Solution

Criteria	Marks
Provides valid judgement on the extent to which legislation ensures equity for the diversity within one of the groups; Provides detailed examples	8
Provides judgement on the extent to which legislation ensures equity for the diversity within one of the groups; Provides relevant examples	6–7
Attempts to provide judgement on how legislation contributes to equity and/or diversity within one of the groups; Provides example(s)	4–5
Demonstrates some understanding of legislation in relation to equity and/or diversity within one of the groups	2–3
Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

Group: People with disabilities

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on disability in many areas of life, including the workplace. The broad definition of a disability can impact the identification of and successful implementation of reasonable adjustments to support inclusion.

For those with a physical disability that can be seen visually, installing ramps can be understood and easily implemented without judgement, increasing equity of access. For those with a psychosocial disability or illness, the nature of the workplace adjustment such as flexible work arrangements may inadvertently lead colleagues to gossip, ask questions and speculate, which may lead to indirect discrimination. Therefore, the DDA may have some success in creating equity. However, there is still considerable inequity across the diversity of the group based on an individual’s disability category.

Answers could include:

Legislations could include:

Aged
- Superannuation Guarantee Act 1992
- Aged Care Act 1997
- National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
- Family Violence Act
- Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005
- Native Title Act 1993
- Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)
People with disabilities
- Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Anti-discrimination Act NSW 1977
LGBTQIA+
- Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
- Sex Discrimination Act 1984
- Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017
Sole parents
- Child Support Assessment Act
- Family Law Act 1975 (Section 4) one parent has complete responsibility until 18
- Anti-discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
Homeless people
- Summary Offences Act 1970
- Housing Australia Future Fund Act 2023
- Crimes Act 1900

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Groups in Context

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