Depcinski -V- Department Of Housing [1998] NSWEOT

Depcinski -V- Department Of Housing [1998] NSWEOT

There was little, if any, evidence connecting the Department of Housing to the conduct described by the complainant. The respondent did what it could to alleviate tenant disputes and was not the cause of the problems. The elements necessary for discrimination, harassment, and victimisation by the respondent were not established.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 May 1998
Procedural Posture
Equal Opportunity/anti Discrimination / Final Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Complaint dismissed in favour of respondent
Legal Topics
['discrimination Based on Sex' 'discrimination Based on Age' 'discrimination Based on Race' 'victimisation' 'harassment']
['anti Discrimination'] ['discrimination Based on Sex' 'discrimination Based on Age' 'discrimination Based on Race' 'victimisation' 'harassment']

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Procedural Posture

Equal Opportunity/anti Discrimination / Final Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent discriminated against the complainant on the basis of sex, age, or race' 'Whether the complainant was harassed or victimised by the respondent']

Ratio Decidendi

There was little, if any, evidence connecting the Department of Housing to the conduct described by the complainant. The respondent did what it could to alleviate tenant disputes and was not the cause of the problems. The elements necessary for discrimination, harassment, and victimisation by the respondent were not established.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed in favour of respondent

Orders

  • ['There is no order as to costs.']