A Discrimination Claim
Some of the more common types of discrimination claim available are on the grounds of race, vilification, victimisation, sex (including sexual harassment), age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, family duties, parental status or status as a carer, pregnancy, personal association, and physical features.
Throughout the States of Australia and at the Commonwealth level there are Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commissions established. The usual process involves a complaint being made to one of these Commissions in writing. This complaint is then assessed, and if within jurisdiction (area of responsibility) of the Commission, it is investigated and conciliation (settlement) attempted. If conciliation is unsuccessful the complaint may be referred to an Anti-Discrimination tribunal for hearing and legally enforceable determination. The most common remedies sought are apologies, monetary compensation and damages.