SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9Work: exceptions
Part 1Occupational requirements
Armed forces
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1
A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c) or (2)(b) by applying in relation to service in the armed forces a relevant requirement if the person shows that the application is a proportionate means of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the armed forces.
2
A relevant requirement is—
a
a requirement to be a man;
b
a requirement not to be a transsexual person.
3
This Part of this Act, so far as relating to age or disability, does not apply to service in the armed forces; and section 55, so far as relating to disability, does not apply to work experience in the armed forces.