2020-01-08
The complainant is Aboriginal and alleged that, during a conversation in the dining room of a hotel, the respondent, whom she knew in a professional capacity, made derogatory comments about Aboriginal people and referred to them as ‘gins’ and ‘coloured people’. The complainant said she found the comments and the terms used to describe Aboriginal people offensive and intimidating.
The respondent had a different recollection of the conversation but indicated a desire to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the respondent apologise to the complainant and pay her $12,500. The respondent also agreed to undertake management training covering cultural awareness and discrimination law and policy.
Year
Discrimination type
Racial Discrimination Act
Grounds
Race
Racial hatred
Areas
Other section 9
Racial hatred
Apology - Private
Compensation
Named individual(s) to undertake anti-discrimination/EEO training
Amount
$12,500