Gardiner v Aquasun Pty Ltd trading as Asher Coastwise Real Estate & anor (No 3) [2006] NSWADT 196

CITATION: Gardiner v Aquasun Pty Ltd trading as Asher Coastwise Real Estate & anor (No 3) [2006] NSWADT 196

DIVISION: Equal Opportunity Division

APPLICANT David Gardiner PARTIES: FIRST RESPONDENT Aquasun Pty Ltd trading as Asher Coastwise Real Estate SECOND RESPONDENT Chris Nounnis

FILE NUMBER: 041124

HEARING DATES: On the papers

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: 05/30/2006

DATE OF DECISION: 06/29/2006

BEFORE: Britton A - Judicial Member; Schneeweiss J - Non Judicial Member ; Hayes E - Non Judicial Member

CATCHWORDS: Costs - Disability Discrimination - Accommodation

MATTER FOR DECISION: Principal matter

Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997 LEGISLATION CITED : Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998

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