Ravel v Plastral Fidene Pty Ltd [1999] NSWADT 18

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

  1. 1 Whether the complaint discloses a basis for race discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
  2. 2 Whether the alleged use of certain words constitutes discrimination in the relevant context
  3. 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.