ASSOCIATION WITH A PERSON IDENTIFIED ON THE BASIS OF AN ATTRIBUTE
- CASE STUDIES
The following case studies are based on matters which have been
received by the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland. They
are provided as a guide to the range of outcomes which can be
achieved, and kinds of issues raised.
Discrimination by association - Son and parents denied loan
A 27 year old man applied for a loan from a major financial institution
with his parents, who were aged 51 and 70.They were refused the
loan and claimed that they were told "Your age is against
you " by the loans officer. All three lodged a complaint,
the parents on the basis of age and the son on the basis of his
association with the parents. The respondent financial institution
denied any liability whatsoever, but following a conciliation
conference agreed to pay the complainants the sum of $5,500.00.
This information is intended
as a guide only. It is not a substitute for legal advice. For
more information contact
the Commission on 1300 130 670 statewide or Teletypewriter
1300 130 680 statewide.