Resolved complaint (299) about racial hatred and racial discrimination in employment
Learn how a complaint (299) about racial hatred and racial discrimination in employment was resolved through conciliation.
Summary
- Year: 2026
- Relevant Act: Racial Discrimination Act
- Grounds: Descent; Race; Racial hatred
- Area(s): Employment; Other section 9; Racial hatred
- Settlement terms:
- Compensation
- Settlement amount: $17,500
About the complaint
The complainant is an Aboriginal woman and had been employed as a probationary constable with the respondent law enforcement agency. She alleged that colleagues used racist slurs, made derogatory remarks about Aboriginal people and services, and made negative comments directed at the complainant about her Aboriginal heritage. The complainant was no longer employed with the agency at the time of the complaint.
The law enforcement agency said it undertook an investigation into the complainant’s allegations at the time of the alleged events. The agency said one of the complainant’s colleagues was disciplined as a result of the investigation.
The complaint was resolved by conciliation with an agreement that the law enforcement agency pay the complainant $17,500.
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