Discrimination Act 1991
12Commission agents
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12 Commission agents (1) It is unlawful for a principal to discriminate against a person— (a) in the arrangements made for the purpose of deciding who should be engaged as a commission agent; or (b) in deciding who should be engaged as a commission agent; or (c) in the terms or conditions on which engagement as a commission agent is offered. (2) It is unlawful for a principal to discriminate against a commission agent— (a) in the terms or conditions that the principal affords the agent; or (b) by denying the agent access, or limiting the agent’s access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or to any other benefit associated with the position as an agent; or (c) by terminating the engagement; or (d) by subjecting the agent to any other detriment.