2019-02-03
The complainant has muscular dystrophy and has difficulty walking. He alleged he was unable to access the respondent supermarket outlet because there was a high step at the front entrance and the accessible entrance was locked.
The supermarket advised that, in response to the complaint, it would keep the accessible entrance open during business hours.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the supermarket pay the complainant $5,000.
Year
Discrimination type
Disability Discrimination Act
Grounds
Disability
Areas
Access to premises
Goods, services and facilities
Access to premises provided
Compensation
Amount
$5,000