Dao v University of Canberra (Discrimination)

The applicant, Dao, sought review of a decision by the University of Canberra to terminate her employment. The applicant alleged that her termination was discriminatory. The Australian Human Rights Commission was the respondent in the proceedings, which were heard by the Australian Human Rights Commission National Anti-Discrimination Tribunal. The Tribunal was required to determine whether the university's decision to terminate Dao's employment was discriminatory in breach of the Anti-Discrimination Act. The Tribunal was also required to determine whether the applicant's termination was due to her race or ethnicity, which would be unlawful discrimination.

The Tribunal found that the university had a valid reason to terminate Dao's employment. It was not discriminatory to terminate Dao's employment for her failure to comply with the university's policies and procedures. The Tribunal also found that Dao's termination was not due to her race or ethnicity. Dao had been given an opportunity to improve her performance and had failed to do so. The Tribunal also found that the university had not acted in a way that was inconsistent with the principles of equality and dignity. The Tribunal dismissed the application.