Linnell v Seachem Australia Pty Ltd [2010] NSWADT 111

Linnell v Seachem Australia Pty Ltd [2010] NSWADT 111

At its highest, the applicant's allegations may amount to a complaint of sexual harassment and victimisation under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. The complaint does not lack substance and should proceed to a full hearing.

Parties
Applicant: Patricia Linnell; Respondent: Seachem Australia Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Complaint Under Anti Discrimination Act 1977 / Application to Dismiss Complaint Under Section 102
Outcome
Application to dismiss complaint under section 102 dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Harassment, Victimisation, Summary Dismissal, Termination of Employment
Anti Discrimination Employment Law Sexual Harassment Victimisation Summary Dismissal Termination of Employment

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Parties

Patricia Linnell

Applicant

Seachem Australia Pty Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Complaint Under Anti Discrimination Act 1977 / Application to Dismiss Complaint Under Section 102

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the complaint is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance under section 102 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
  2. 2 Whether facts alleged by the complainant could amount to sexual harassment under sections 22A and 22B
  3. 3 Whether facts alleged could amount to victimisation under section 50 of the Act

Ratio Decidendi

At its highest, the applicant's allegations may amount to a complaint of sexual harassment and victimisation under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. The complaint does not lack substance and should proceed to a full hearing.

Court Disposition

Application to dismiss complaint under section 102 dismissed

Orders

  • Application under section 102 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 is dismissed.
  • Proceedings set down for case conference on 16 June 2010 at 12:30pm.