Braiding v Charles Sturt University

The case of Braiding v Charles Sturt University was brought before the Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales. The applicant, Braiding, alleged that she had experienced disability discrimination by the respondent, Charles Sturt University, under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The matter came before the Board to determine whether the complaints should be dismissed on the grounds that they were wanting in prosecution, lacking in substance, or failing to disclose a contravention of the Act.

The primary legal issues the Board had to decide were whether the complaints were frivolous, vexatious, or an abuse of process, and whether they disclosed a contravention of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The Board needed to assess the merits of the complaints to determine if they should proceed to a hearing or be dismissed.

In assessing the complaints, the Board considered the application for dismissal filed by the University. The Board found that the complaints were wanting in prosecution, as they were not pursued with due diligence. The Board also found that the complaints were lacking in substance and did not disclose a contravention of the Act. The Board held that the complaints did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a case of disability discrimination against the University. Consequently, the complaints were dismissed.

As a result of the Board's findings, the complaints against Charles Sturt University were dismissed in their entirety. The order was made under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), and the applicant's claims were rejected.