Decisions by ground
The following diagram shows all decisions, whether relating to Part 1A
or Part 2, made by reference to the alleged prohibited grounds, as a
percentage.9
6%
8%
Race
Victimisation
3%
Age
6%
4%
Sexual harassment
Sex
3%
Ethnic / national origins
6%
Religious belief
33%
Disability
24%
Family status
6%
1%
Political opinion
Director’s Privacy
Act functions
Racial harassment
The Director also has powers, duties and functions under the Privacy
Act 1993. Significantly, the Director may bring privacy interference
proceedings upon referral from the Privacy Commissioner.
The Director made two decisions on referrals from the Privacy
Commissioner this reporting year, bringing proceedings in both cases.
Another matter referred by the Privacy Commissioner was subsequently
settled promptly, so the Director was not required to decide whether to
bring proceedings.
The Director also made 29 decisions on invitations to intervene in
proceedings before the Tribunal. There were no interventions.
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