Talbot v Sperling Tourism & Investments Pty Ltd (formerly Mount 'N' Beach Safaris Pty Ltd) ABN 72 602 188 201 [2011] NSWADT 67

Administrative Decisions Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Talbot v Sperling Tourism & Investments Pty Ltd (formerly Mount 'N' Beach Safaris Pty Ltd) ABN 72 602 188 201 [2011] NSWADT 67 Hearing dates: 8 February 2010, 4 May 2010 and 8 July 2010 Decision date: 04 April 2011 Before: E Grotte, Judicial Member A Lowe, Non Judicial Member B Weule, Non Judicial Member Decision: 1.The complaint of age discrimination is substantiated. 2.The Tribunal directs the respondent to pay the amount of $25,323 to Mr Talbott within 28 days of this decision. 3.The Tribunal directs the respondent to provide a written apology to Mr Talbott in respect of the acts of discrimination within 28 days of this decision. Catchwords: Age Discrimination, Employment, Independent Contractor Legislation Cited: Anti Discrimination Act NSW 1977 Evidence Act 1995 Cases Cited: Stevens -v- Brodribb Sawmilling Co (1986) 160 CLR 16 Hollis -v- Vabu Pty Ltd (2001) HCA 44 Connelly -v- Wells (1994) 10NSWCCR 396 Vacik Distributors -v- Kelly (1995) 12 NSWCCR 30 Commissioner of Police -v- Estate of Russell (2002) 55 NSWLR 232 Burns v Laws (EOD) [2008] NSWADTAP 32 Qantas Airways v Gama [2008] FCAFC 69 Chand v Rail Corporation of NSW (No 2) [2009] NSWADTAP 27 Hall -v- Sheiban (1985) ALR 503 Hall -v- Sheiban (1989) 20 FCR 217 Shamoon v Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary [2003] 2 All ER 26 Dutt v Central Area Health Service [2002] NSWADT 133 Purvis v New South Wales [2003] HCA 62; (2003) 217 CLR 92 Commissioner of Corrective Services v Aldridge [2000] NSWADTAP 5 Waters -v- Public Transport Corporation (1991) 173 CLR 349 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Talbot v Sperling Tourism & Investments Pty Ltd (formerly Mount 'N' Beach Safaris Pty Ltd) ABN 72 602 188 201 Representation: Counsel C Gleeson (Applicant) A Britt (Respondent) DLA Phillips Fox Solicitors (Applicant) Ai Group Legal (Respondent) File Number(s): 091018