Mohr-Edgar v State of Queensland (Legal Aid Queensland) [2020] QIRC 136
- Court / Tribunal
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission
- Date of decision
31 August 2020
- Type of proceeding
Discrimination (interlocutory)
- Human Rights Act sections
25 (right to privacy and reputation)
Summary
In responding to this discrimination complaint, Legal Aid Queensland made an application seeking suppression orders, citing the right to privacy and reputation of its employees named in the complaint.
The Commission found there was nothing unlawful or arbitrary about the complainant’s approach and therefore s 25 of the HR Act did not lead to a conclusion that the orders sought should be made. The Commission noted that it is a fundamental principle of justice that court proceedings are open. The application was dismissed.