Chapman v Women's Legal Resources Ltd [2005] NSWADT 276

Chapman v Women's Legal Resources Ltd [2005] NSWADT 276

The conduct complained of was carried out in the course of a certified special needs program and in good faith, so it could not be unlawful under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977; as such, the complaint is dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: Colin Chapman; Respondent: Women's Legal Resources Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 December 2005
Procedural Posture
Complaint / Decision
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
Exemption for Special Needs Programs, Refusal of Services, Good Faith Conduct
Anti Discrimination Exemption for Special Needs Programs Refusal of Services Good Faith Conduct

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Parties

Colin Chapman

Applicant

Women's Legal Resources Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Complaint / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether refusal of service by Women's Legal Resources Ltd was exempt under s126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
  2. 2 Whether the conduct complained of was for the purposes of or in the course of a certified special needs program
  3. 3 Whether conduct was carried out in good faith

Ratio Decidendi

The conduct complained of was carried out in the course of a certified special needs program and in good faith, so it could not be unlawful under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977; as such, the complaint is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • The complaint is dismissed.