What does the Anti-Discrimination Stream do?

The Anti-Discrimination Stream conducts inquiries concerning complaints of discrimination to determine whether there has been a breach of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998. The Anti-Discrimination Stream also reviews decisions of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner. The types of applications and reviews that can be made to the Tribunal in this stream are set out in the Table of Types of Applications.

When the Tribunal receives an application, it will follow a process of determining the application which includes:

• notifying relevant people about the application
• listing the referral for a teleconference Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or a hearing;
• providing directions about preparing for a hearing
• listing the application for a hearing
• conducting the hearing and making a decision.

We can help with the following matters:

• If the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has rejected or dismissed your complaint of discrimination.
• If the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner has referred your complaint for inquiry.

We cannot help with:

• Complaints of discrimination.  The Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner (OADC) is responsible for investigation of complaints.  The Anti-Discrimination Commissioner may refer the complaint to the Tribunal after it has been investigated and if it cannot be resolved by conciliation.  The website for the OADC has information on discrimination and what is unlawful.  Complaints are lodged with the Commissioner and the form and information are available on their site: www.antidiscrimination.tas.gov.au.