Marital / domestic status discrimination case studies

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Employment

October 2017: Raj* and his wife Anthea* had met on the job and worked in the same department
October 2017: Adaline* worked in a warehouse was married to her supervisor.
September 2018: Sakura* works on a casual basis in a club.

Goods and services

August 2015: Saxa* is separated from her husband.

Accommodation

Nov 2017: Hannah* is separated from her husband and receives child support as part of her income

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