Andrews v Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (NSW Branch) [2020] NSWCATAD 321

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Andrews v Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (NSW Branch) [2020] NSWCATAD 321 Hearing dates: 4 and 5 June 2020 20 July 2020 – Written submissions closed Date of orders: 21 December 2020 Decision date: 21 December 2020 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: C Mulvey, Senior Member E Hayes, General Member Decision: (1) The name of the Respondent is amended to "Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (NSW Branch)" (2) The application is dismissed. (3) The registry will list the matter for further directions to determine the respondents application for costs. Catchwords: HUMAN RIGHTS – Anti-discrimination – Complaint of race, sex and disability discrimination in the provision of services and by an Industrial Organisation – Direct discrimination – Indirect discrimination – Aiding and abetting Legislation Cited: Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) Cases Cited: IW v City of Perth [1997] HCA 30; (1997) 191 CLR 1 Purvis v New South Wales (Department of Education and Training) (2003) 217 CLR 92 Waters v Public Transport Corporation [1991] HCA 49; (1991) 173 CLR 349 Wright v Commissioner of Police [2014] NSWCATAP 67 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Ria Andrews (Applicant) Australian Rail Tram & Bus Industry Union (NSW Branch) (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: A Howell - Respondent