Discrimination & Harrasmment Lawyers Australia
In Australia, it is unlawful to treat somebody differently to somebody else on the basis of something they can’t control. This might be their race, sex, age or a disability, as well as some other categories.
It is also unlawful to force somebody to comply with a requirement or condition that they cannot comply with due to something they can’t control. For example, in many cases it is unlawful for an employer to expect an employee with a disability to do something they cannot physically or psychologically do.
Maat’s Method is one of the only human rights law firms in the country that specialises in discrimination law. Peter Fam, our Principal, is an expert in this field and has run many successful discrimination claims against some of the largest companies and Government departments in Australia.
There are State and Federal forums for resolving disputes in this area. For example, federally, you can lodge a complaint in the Australian Human Rights Commission. Each State and Territory has their own Tribunal or Commission. In NSW, the Anti-Discrimination Board hears complaints of discrimination, whilst in Melbourne, it is the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
If you have been treated unfairly, we can help.
We Can Help With the Following Harassment & Discrimination Claims:
- Discrimination on the basis of race;
- Discrimination on the basis of sex;
- Discrimination on the basis of disability;
- Discrimination on the basis of age;
- Discrimination on the basis of medical status at work;
- Sexual harassment at work.