2018-06-10
The complainant is Aboriginal and worked in an administrative role at the respondent government agency. She alleged that over several years disparaging comments about Aboriginal people were made towards her, she was not promoted because of her race and she was subjected to undue performance management. The complainant claimed she had made several complaints about the alleged discrimination but was unsatisfied with the agency’s response. She claimed the agency did not take adequate steps to prevent discrimination in the workplace, including failing to deliver cultural awareness training. At the time of the complaint, the complainant had been on unpaid leave for approximately two years.
On being advised of the complaint, the agency indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation.
The complaint was resolved. The parties agreed to end the employment relationship and the agency agreed to pay the complainant $120,000 in settlement of all claims relating to her employment.
Year
Discrimination type
Racial Discrimination Act
Grounds
Descent
Race
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Amount
$120,000