An actor on the long-running soap Neighbours was allegedly removed from set for a week following racial slurs. The actor also had to undergo cultural sensitivity training, reports The Guardian. The latest claims of on-set racism by Indigenous actor Shareena…
Melbourne University has refused to remove a professor who previously sexually harassed a young female colleague. The university has publicly stated it has “zero tolerance” for sexual harassment. However, the internationally renowned academic has retained his roles as Laureate Professor…
Sexual harassment and discrimination are rife in South Australia's Parliament, according to a new report. The report by the state's Equal Opportunity Commissioner makes 16 recommendations in order to address the problems. Sexual harassment and discrimination rife in SA Parliament…
The boss of the Tokyo Olympic Games organising committee has apologised after lamenting that women make meetings 'drag on'. During his sexist remarks, he also said women talk too much and "have difficulty" speaking concisely. Olympics boss says women talk…
A lawyer has lost his unlawful dismissal case after being sacked for criticising a client of his firm - the ADF. He claimed unlawful dismissal and discrimination on the basis of expressing a political opinion. However, the Federal Court found…
Sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination are rife in Ambulance Victoria, according to a number of paramedics. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission will investigate the allegations following reporting by The Age. Sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination rife in…
A Bondi barista working in a local cafe claims he was sacked because he is black. As a result, the owners of the cafe, the XS Espresso chain, have apologised to the worker, and committed to re-training staff. Bondi barista…
Workers have many questions about their coronavirus workplace rights, so we have compiled a list of the most commonly asked. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, or been treated unfairly, please get in contact with our employment law experts…
A worker coerced into dancing with a Kylie Minogue impersonator at a work event is suing his former employer. The man says the incident caused "nervous shock and psychological injury" and, as a result, he's claiming $800,000 compensation. Worker coerced…
A Sydney Water customer liaison officer has won her discrimination case against the utility company. The worker took action as a result of a controversial workplace safety poster she posed for. The New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Tribunal ruling the worker…
