What to do if you are discriminated against
If you have been dismissed and you feel it has been for a discriminatory reason, you can contact Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland on 1300 130 670 state-wide.
Submit an application for reinstatement (form 2) via the Applications to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) page.
The Queensland Working Women's Service (QWWS) provides information, advisory and advocacy services to women on all work-related issues such as termination and redundancy, discrimination and sexual harassment, remuneration and employment entitlements, maternity leave etc. Phone (07) 3211 1440 or freecall 1800 621 458, or email qwws@qwws.org.au.
Young Workers Advisory Service (non-Queensland Government link) provides young workers under 25 years of age with education, information and advice on issues such as dismissal, workplace entitlements, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment. YWAS also represents young workers in cases before relevant tribunals. Phone 1800 323 000 or e-mail ywas@ywas.org.
You can also contact the Industrial Advocate for advice. Industrial Advocates are listed in the Yellow Pages (non-Queensland Government link) .
While employees have rights in both the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland (ADCQ) and the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) , they should be aware of the consequences of lodging in both these jurisdictions.
For example, under section 153 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (PDF, 785 KB) a person who lodges a complaint with the ADCQ before lodging an application with the QIRC may be prevented from pursuing their claim in the QIRC. The overlap between these two jurisdictions may be complex and depend on the facts of your case. Therefore, it may be advisable to seek legal advice on this issue.
Last updated July 21, 2009
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