42.Section 4 of the 1976 Act covers discrimination against applicants and employees.
Section 76 of the 1976 Act covers discrimination in relation to government appointments where section 4 does not apply.  Before the 2000 Act, section 76 was limited to appointments made by a Minister or government department. Section 3 of the 2000 Act inserts sections 76(3) to (15) into the 1976 Act to cover additionally appointments, dignities and honours made or conferred on the recommendation or with the approval of a Minister or government department. This includes, for example, appointments or conferrals by the Queen which are made on the recommendation of a Minister.
Commentary Section 3: Certain Appointment Functions Outside the Employment Field