Victimisation
Victimisation is a very serious form of discrimination because it is an offence, that is, it can result in a prison sentence. Victimisation most commonly occurs when, instead of helping you with an experience of discrimination, a person makes things more difficult for you.
For example, if you were working as a disability support worker and management tried to stop you from making a complaint about abuse and neglect of a client that you had witnessed, this would amount to victimisation.
Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1: Have I experienced discrimination?
- Part 2: What action can I take?
- Part 3: When is discrimination allowed?
- Part 4: Quick references
- Process flow chart option 1: Complaint submitted with the Australian Human Rights Commission
- Process flow chart option 2: Complaint submitted with the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
- Process flow chart option 3: Complaint submitted directly with the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal
- Flow chart option 4: Complaint submitted directly with the Fair Work Commission
- Disability Discrimination Checklist