Vilification case studies

Case studies are provided to help explain the complaints process. They are intended as a guide only and should not be considered or used as legal advice. Outcomes from conciliation vary depending on individual circumstances. Parties to complaints should seek independent legal advice if they require advice about outcomes appropriate to their circumstances. Before lodging a complaint, please speak with an enquiries officer on 1800 670 812.

Homosexual vilification

Aug 2022: Robert booked a pest inspection, but the technician refused to provide the service.
Feb 2020: Padma received a letter from her neighbour that contained offensive homophobic content.
Nov 2014: Rania and her lesbian partner attended a function at their registered club.

Racial vilification

Jun 2024: Carmen* is Jewish. She came across a vintage store which openly sells Nazi memorabilia.
Jul 2021: Rhonda is an Aboriginal woman and has an ongoing dispute with her neighbour.
Dec 2018: Miriam is a Jewish woman and discovered anti-Semitic graffiti on a public place.
Jan 2015: Morlai arranged to view an apartment through a real estate agent.

Transgender vilification 

Feb 2023: Lou felt vilified when a newspaper published derogatory comments about transgender people.
Jun 2017: Barbara is a transgender woman and an article about her was published in a local paper.
Apr 2017 : Giselle is a transgender woman and her neighbour made public comments about her gender.

HIV/AIDS Status vilification

May 2015: Davidson is gay man with HIV.

Religious vilification

Jun 2024: Carmen* is Jewish. She came across a vintage store which openly sells Nazi memorabilia.

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