A transgender ex-prisoner who claims a Queensland correctional facility required her to "be a man" has lost her discrimination case. Leilani Tafao (pictured) was born male, but identifies as female and lives as a member of the female sex. She…
A bartender slapped on the bum twice by the venue's owner has negotiated a $20,000 settlement. The 28 year-old worker suffered anxiety and depression as a result of the sexual harassment. The man responsible claims he had no memory of…
Five high profile news presenters are suing their employer for age and sex discrimination. The women claim management treated them "like second-class citizens" because of their age. The group is taking legal action against news channel New York One. They…
The Queensland Human Rights Commission is looking forward to the introduction of the new Human Rights Act. Next month, the Act will come into effect in Queensland. Additionally, the Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland will change its name to the Human…
The Queensland government could be the first to break its own new Human Rights laws. The contraventions involve housing children as young as 10 in adult watch houses. Consequently, lawyers and police are demanding the government take urgent action to…
The Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland will become the Queensland Human Rights Commission next month. The move comes as a result of the state government passing the Human Rights Act in February. The ADCQ is taking on a new name and…
Hundreds of Australians have joined Google's worldwide walkout protesting sexual harassment. A former executive who received a $90 million payout after being accused of sexual misconduct sparked the protests. Australians join Google's worldwide walkout for half an hour The Aussie…
Queenslanders will be protected by a new Human Rights Act, ensuring freedom of speech, safety, privacy and equality. State parliament introduced the Human Rights Act last week and is expected to be passed early next year. Queenslanders protected by 23…
Sky News needs to sack Ross Cameron's stupid sidekick, Rowan Dean, according to human rights specialists. The Murdoch-owned network sacked Ross Cameron, co-host of the low-rating 'Outsiders' program, after he made racist comments on air. Sky News sacked Ross Cameron…