2020-06-14
The respondent provided accommodation to the complainant, who was a distant relative from overseas. The complainant alleged the respondent sexually harassed her, including by making sexual comments, sending sexual text messages, showing her pornographic images and saying he would not have invited her to come live with him if he knew she would not have sex with him.
On being informed of the complaint, the respondent agreed to participate in conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the respondent pay the complainant $15,000 as general damages.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sexual harassment
Areas
Accommodation
Compensation
Amount
$15,000