King v University of Notre Dame Australia [2017] NSWCATAD 58

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: King v University of Notre Dame Australia [2017] NSWCATAD 58 Hearing dates: 1 November 2016 Date of orders: 23 February 2017 Decision date: 23 February 2017 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: A Britton, Principal Member Decision: Leave is refused under s 96(1) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Catchwords: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — leave required for complaint to proceed — principles applying to grant of leave

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY — indirect discrimination — meaning of a "requirement or condition" Legislation Cited: Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) Cases Cited: Australian Iron and Steel Pty Limited v Banovic [1989] HCA 56; (1989) 168 CLR 165 BKY v The University of Newcastle [2014] NSWCATAD 39 Catholic Education Office v Clarke [2004] FCAFC 197; (2004) 138 FCR 121 Garriock v Football Federation Australia [2016] NSWCATAD 63 Jones & Anor v Ekermawi [2009] NSWCA 388 Ekermawi v Administrative Decisions Tribunal of New South Wales & Ors [2009] NSWSC 143 King v The University of Notre Dame [2015] NSWSC 309 State of New South Wales v Amery [2006] HCA 14; (2006) 230 CLR 174 Walker v State of Victoria [2011] FCA 258 Waters v Public Transport Corporation [1991] HCA 49; (1991) 173 CLR 349 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Christina King (Applicant) University of Notre Dame (Respondent) Representation: In person (Applicant) S Fitzpatrick, barrister (Respondent) File Number(s): 1610646