2022-10-12
The complainant is gay. She was employed for three months with the respondent sports governing body. The complainant alleged that a colleague made comments about gay women which made her uncomfortable in the workplace including that playing the sport “will make you gay”, that gay women are more likely to have psychological issues and display predatory behaviours and that he would prefer that his children not be gay. The complainant also alleged another colleague made a comment of a sexual nature about a female celebrity and told her he did not want to be in a relationship because he “liked lots of girls”, which make the complainant uncomfortable. The complainant said she resigned and reported her concerns internally.
On being advised of the complaint the sport governing body indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter through conciliation.
The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the sport governing body pay the complainant approximately $10,000 less applicable tax (the equivalent of 8 weeks' pay) and provide her with a statement of service.
Year
Discrimination type
Sex Discrimination Act
Grounds
Sexual harassment
Sexual orientation
Areas
Employment
Compensation
Statement of service
Amount
$10,045