Trapman -v- Mad Madison Hotel [2001] NSWADT 53

Trapman -v- Mad Madison Hotel [2001] NSWADT 53

The evidence did not satisfy the Tribunal on the balance of probabilities that an act of racial discrimination took place. Inconsistencies in evidence, particularly regarding whether the alleged discriminatory statement was made and that an Aboriginal woman was being served at the hotel, cast doubt on the applicant's claim. Belief alone was not sufficient without substantiating evidence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Race Discrimination Goods and Services / Principal Matter
Outcome
Complaint dismissed
Legal Topics
['race Discrimination' 'goods and Services' 'direct Discrimination']
['anti Discrimination' 'equal Opportunity'] ['race Discrimination' 'goods and Services' 'direct Discrimination']

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Procedural Posture

Race Discrimination Goods and Services / Principal Matter

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent discriminated against the applicant on the ground of race in the provision of goods and services']

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence did not satisfy the Tribunal on the balance of probabilities that an act of racial discrimination took place. Inconsistencies in evidence, particularly regarding whether the alleged discriminatory statement was made and that an Aboriginal woman was being served at the hotel, cast doubt on the applicant's claim. Belief alone was not sufficient without substantiating evidence.

Court Disposition

Complaint dismissed

Orders

  • ['Complaint dismissed']