2020-08-10
The complainant attended the respondent private high school. She alleged that a colleague sexually harassed her, including by taking photos under her skirt, spreading rumours about her sex life, and circulating photos purported to be of her in the nude. She said she made a complaint about this behaviour to the school, but no action was taken. She claimed the school withdrew an award from her because she made a complaint.
The complainant’s colleague denied the allegations. The school said it investigated the complainant’s allegations, but these could not be substantiated.
The complaint was resolved. The school agreed to review its training for the following year in light of the allegations and to pay the complainant $9,000 to assist with medical expenses.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sex
Victimisation
Areas
Education
Compensation
Training reviewed
Amount
$9,000