Its happened again! A patron has been refused entry to a Queensland venue because of her cultural face tattoo. Maori woman Juanita McNamara claims the Maya Mexican in Fortitude Valley refused her entry for her moko kauae tattoo which is…
A Starbucks worker has been awarded $25.6 million (A$37.8 million) after a jury found the company discriminated against her for being White. The coffee chain sacked the worker after the controversial arrest of two Black men in a Philadelphia outlet…
Queenslanders with tattoos are calling for an end to discrimination that sees them refused entry to pubs, clubs and restaurants. Currently, physical appearance, including tattoos, is not covered by the state's Anti-Discrimination Act. However, the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC)…
A restaurant is being accused of racism, after refusing to allow a black boy to dine because of his outfit. While staff refused serve to the black boy, they were happy to let a white boy wearing a similar outfit…
A Brisbane pub has been accused of mullet discrimination after refusing entry to a member of popular local rock band. As a result, members of the punk rock group 'The Chats' have taken to social media to slam Ric's Bar…
A HIV-positive man claims the South Australian Parole Board discriminated against him on the basis of disability. He says the Board requires him to tell prospective employers about his status, affecting his ability to get a job. However, the Employment…
Female bar staff at a Perth nightclub have been ordered to wear tight-fitting low-cut uniforms or face the sack. The directive triggered widespread criticism on social media, forcing the venue's owner to apologise. He now describes the threat as a…
A Darwin pub owner who wants to 'ban blacks' from his venue has been accused of racism. Additionally, Mitchell McNamee allegedly owes thousands of dollars in unpaid wages to his workers. Darwin pub owner 'a racist' McNamee, who owns Rorkes…
Race discrimination is being blamed for a flagrant case of wage theft against two Malaysian workers. A court penalised their employer, a former hotel operator, more than $211,000 for underpaying the workers $28,000. It’s the first time the Fair Work…
A young cafe worker has negotiated $20,000 compensation after her boss sent her a vibrator for Valentine’s Day. The 80 year-old man then asked the woman, aged in her 20s, to come back to his house to see his partner’s…
