Race
I am Aboriginal. Last week I went to a night club with my friend and was not allowed in. They said it was because they were full. As we were leaving another couple was let in. They were not Aboriginal. I think I was discriminated against because of my race. What can I do about it?
It is unlawful to prevent you from entering a public venue because of your race. You could lodge a complaint of race discrimination if you believe you have been unfairly refused entry because you are Aboriginal.
I am an Afghani who has been given refugee status. I have been working in a factory for the past six months but have been very upset at the way my co-workers treat me. They call me names such as raghead, Taliban, their nickname for me is Osama, and on one occasion I was asked whether I was learning to fly. It happens nearly every day. I have complained to the boss who treats it as a joke and does nothing to stop it. I cannot afford to lose my job, but the behaviour makes me very upset. What can I do?
Racial harassment is against the law, and you could certainly lodge a complaint of discrimination based upon what you have described. If your co-workers were inciting others to make the same comments, it may also be racial vilification.
Related information
Types of discrimination: race
Places of discrimination: goods and services, employment
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