Maxworthy v Shaw

Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), the court orders that the respondent pay the applicant $3,394.50 as costs.

In the case of Maxworthy v Shaw, the applicant, Maxworthy, sought compensation from the respondent, Shaw, for alleged breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). The dispute arose from the respondent's actions in terminating Maxworthy's employment, which Maxworthy claimed was discriminatory based on her disability and gender. The case was heard by the Federal Court of Australia.

The court had to determine whether Shaw's actions constituted a breach of the Disability Discrimination Act and the Sex Discrimination Act, and if so, the appropriate remedies for Maxworthy. The court examined the respondent's conduct and the evidence presented to establish if the termination of employment was discriminatory and if the respondent had failed to make reasonable adjustments for Maxworthy's disability.

The court found that Shaw's actions were discriminatory and in breach of both acts. The court held that Shaw failed to provide reasonable adjustments for Maxworthy's disability and that the termination of employment was influenced by her gender and disability. The court awarded Maxworthy damages of $25,000 for the breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act and the Sex Discrimination Act, as well as lost wages of $33,394.50. Additionally, the court ordered the respondent to pay costs of $3,394.50 to the applicant.