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26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-02-06
The complainant is Chinese and bought a discounted item on the respondent retailer’s website. He alleged that, when he attempted to return the item at one of the retailer’s outlets, a staff member said words to the effect that “you Asians” purchase discounted items only to fraudulently return them and claim the full retail price. The retailer denied the alleged comment but agreed to… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-02-05
The complainant has Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome and is extremely sensitive to commercial weed spray. She claimed the respondent local council proposed to spray commercial weed spray along the border of her rural property and declined her requests to create a spray exclusion zone and/or to postpone the spraying to enable her to make temporary arrangements for alternative… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-02-03
The complainant has paralysis in her right side and uses an electric wheelchair. She stayed at the respondent caravan park and alleged the accessible bathroom was not accessible to her because it had a steep, makeshift entry ramp and no horizontal grab rails in the shower. She also claimed that she was required to hold a key for the accessible bathroom by paying a refundable bond when she… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-02-01
The complainant has autism spectrum disorder and Tourette's Syndrome and was studying speech pathology at the respondent university. She claimed the university advised her it could not find her a placement unless she could overcome her cough/tic. The complainant said she felt she had no option but to transfer to a different university. On being advised of the complaint, the university agreed… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-06
The complainant is blind. She claimed she was unable to access receipts and instructions for products purchased from the respondent retailer because the information was provided in print. On being advised of the complaint, the retailer indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the retailer: • Provide all invoices… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-04
The complainant has spinal muscular atrophy and uses a wheelchair. He alleged a number of theatres at the respondent cinema were not accessible to him due to stairs. On being advised of the complaint, the cinema indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation. The complaint was resolved with an undertaking by the cinema to: • Ensure session information on its website… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-05
The complainant was employed on a casual basis as a store assistant at the respondent grocery store. She alleged the store owner sexually harassed her, including by making her take a tablet without telling her what it was, asking her about her sex life, telling her about his sex life, hugging her and kissing her on the cheek. She said she resigned because of this conduct. On being advised of… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-02
The complainant worked as a sales assistant in a liquor store owned by the respondent supermarket. He advised he took time off work to undergo treatment for cancer and injured his finger while on leave. The complainant claimed he became depressed after his manager disclosed his disability to staff and customers. He advised he was cleared to return to work on modified duties after several… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-01-01
The complainant was employed as an oil rig operator at the respondent oil company. She alleged male colleagues sexually harassed her over several years, including by showing pictures of their genitals, talking about their sex life and asking about hers, telling sexual jokes and touching/tickling her. She claimed that when she asked colleagues to stop she was told she was being “all rapey”… -
18 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-14
The complainant is the primary carer for her grand-daughter, who has Autism, and for a number of relatives. She advised she had worked for the respondent government agency as an auditor for several years. She said she had been permitted to work two days per week and to use purchased leave to accommodate her family responsibilities. The complainant claimed that, after a restructure, the… -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-13
The complainant identifies as homosexual and attended the respondent hotel. He alleged a security guard from the respondent security company, which provides security services for the hotel, required him to leave for no reason and said 'jog on faggot.' The security guard denied the allegations but both respondents agreed to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint. The… -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-11
The complainant alleged a male colleague at the respondent university sexually harassed her, including by using sexual innuendo in conversation, looking at pornography on his computer, invading her personal space and touching her without consent. She also claimed a female colleague participated in some of the alleged conduct. The complainant alleged the male colleague waited for her outside… -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-09
The complainant worked in a maintenance role for the respondent utilities corporation. He developed a mild hearing impairment which required the use of hearing aids and was placed on light duties. The complainant claimed the company required him to undergo a number of driving tests and medical assessments following concerns raised by colleagues. He claimed that, based on the results, the… -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-05
The complainant took time off work as a nurse at the respondent medical practice to undertake treatment for cancer. She alleged that, during her absence, the medical practice hired a nurse to perform her role, changed her working days and reduced her working hours without consulting her. The medical practice claimed that, as a casual employee, the complainant had no entitlement to ongoing -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-01
The complainant is 35 years of age and of Pakistani national origin. He alleged that, during an interview for an engineering role with the respondent company, the interviewer asked him about his nationality and said he would not hire the complainant. The complainant claimed the interviewer said ‘age is an issue’, ‘you will struggle to get a job in this age’ and that he would not fit in with… -
13 December 2019Conciliation register
2018-10-01
The complainant is 35 years of age and of Pakistani national origin. He alleged that, during an interview for an engineering role with the respondent company, the interviewer asked him about his nationality and said he would not hire the complainant. The complainant claimed the interviewer said ‘age is an issue’, ‘you will struggle to get a job in this age’ and that he would not fit in with… -
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice28 May 2020Opinion piece
Learning from crisis
Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to Country because COVID-19 travel restrictions made homeland communities the safest place to see out the… -