Ravel v Plastral Fidene Pty Ltd [1999] NSWADT 18
The Tribunal found that, taking the complainant's case at its highest, the alleged use of the words in question in this context did not constitute a basis for discrimination on the ground of race under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Thus, the complaint was lacking in substance and dismissed under s 111.
- Parties
- Applicant: Ravel; Respondent: Plastral Fidene Pty Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 12 February 1999
- Procedural Posture
- Race Discrimination Employment / Section 111 Application for Dismissal Prior to Substantive Hearing
- Outcome
- Complaint dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Race Discrimination Against Contract Worker, Detriment in Employment Discrimination, Interpretation of S 111 Anti Discrimination Act 1977
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Parties
Ravel
Applicant
Plastral Fidene Pty Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Race Discrimination Employment / Section 111 Application for Dismissal Prior to Substantive Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the complaint discloses a basis for race discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
- 2 Whether the alleged use of certain words constitutes discrimination in the relevant context
- 3 Whether the complaint is lacking in substance under s 111
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that, taking the complainant's case at its highest, the alleged use of the words in question in this context did not constitute a basis for discrimination on the ground of race under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Thus, the complaint was lacking in substance and dismissed under s 111.
Court Disposition
Complaint dismissed
Orders
- Complaint be dismissed.
- No order as to cost.
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