Wensley -v- Technical and Further Education Commission (No. 2) [2002] NSWADT 68
The Tribunal found that the actions taken by the Commission were based on Mr Wensley's behaviours, specifically unwelcome and distressing disclosures to students and staff, rather than on the ground of any presumed disability such as paedophilia or HIV. The evidence and correspondence indicated disciplinary measures were a response to conduct, not to disability, so allegations of discrimination were not substantiated.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 02 May 2002
- Procedural Posture
- Complaint / Final Decision
- Outcome
- Complaint dismissed
- Legal Topics
- ['disability Discrimination' 'student Discipline' 'procedural Fairness']
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Procedural Posture
Complaint / Final Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether paedophilia and HIV constitute disabilities under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977' 'Whether disciplinary actions were taken against the applicant on the ground of presumed disability' "Whether the Commission's conduct was discriminatory within the meaning of s 49L(2) of the Act"]
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal found that the actions taken by the Commission were based on Mr Wensley's behaviours, specifically unwelcome and distressing disclosures to students and staff, rather than on the ground of any presumed disability such as paedophilia or HIV. The evidence and correspondence indicated disciplinary measures were a response to conduct, not to disability, so allegations of discrimination were not substantiated.
Court Disposition
Complaint dismissed
Orders
- ['The complaint is dismissed.']
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