Anderson v Thompson [2001] NSWADT 11

Anderson v Thompson [2001] NSWADT 11

The respondent's public use of racially abusive language and conduct, observable by others, was held to constitute unlawful racial vilification under sections 20B and 20C of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. The acts incited hatred and serious contempt on the ground of the applicant's race. Victimisation was not substantiated on the evidence/referred grounds.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Complaint (racial Vilification and Victimisation) Before Tribunal / Final Decision
Outcome
Racial vilification complaint substantiated; victimisation complaint dismissed; monetary compensation awarded
Legal Topics
['racial Vilification' 'victimisation' 'compensation' 'public Act Definition']
['anti Discrimination' 'equal Opportunity'] ['racial Vilification' 'victimisation' 'compensation' 'public Act Definition']

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Procedural Posture

Complaint (racial Vilification and Victimisation) Before Tribunal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent engaged in unlawful racial vilification under Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 sections 20B and 20C' 'Whether the respondent engaged in unlawful victimisation against the applicant']

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent's public use of racially abusive language and conduct, observable by others, was held to constitute unlawful racial vilification under sections 20B and 20C of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. The acts incited hatred and serious contempt on the ground of the applicant's race. Victimisation was not substantiated on the evidence/referred grounds.

Court Disposition

Racial vilification complaint substantiated; victimisation complaint dismissed; monetary compensation awarded

Orders

  • ['Complaint of racial vilification substantiated' 'Complaint of victimisation dismissed' 'Respondent to pay the applicant $5,000 compensation for racial vilification']