Rinne -v- Department of Education & Training [2003] NSWADT 98

Rinne -v- Department of Education & Training [2003] NSWADT 98

The Tribunal found Mr Rinne failed to establish on the balance of probabilities that the Department knew of his disability, subjected him to detriment because of his disability, or victimised him because of his complaint. The evidence showed the meeting was a reasonable discussion of performance issues, and the...

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Parties
Applicant: Jarmo Rinne; Respondent: Department of Education & Training
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Discrimination Complaint / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Disability Discrimination, Victimisation, Employment, Casual Teaching, Procedural Fairness
Discrimination Law Employment Law Disability Discrimination Victimisation Employment Casual Teaching Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Jarmo Rinne

Applicant

Department of Education & Training

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Discrimination Complaint / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Rinne was subjected to discrimination in employment on the ground of disability
  2. 2 Whether Mr Rinne was victimised because of his complaint of discrimination

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found Mr Rinne failed to establish on the balance of probabilities that the Department knew of his disability, subjected him to detriment because of his disability, or victimised him because of his complaint. The evidence showed the meeting was a reasonable discussion of performance issues, and the denial of casual teaching resulted from an inability to contact Mr Rinne, not his complaint.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The Tribunal dismisses the application.