What is Victimisation in NSW?
Victimisation is unlawful in NSW.
Victimisation happens when someone treats you unfairly because:
- you have complained about discrimination or harassment
- you have complained to Anti-Discrimination NSW
- you have supported someone else with a discrimination or harassment complaint
- you have been a witness in a discrimination or harassment case.
Frequently asked questions
You can lodge a complaint of victimisation with Anti-Discrimination NSW in various ways via their How to make a complaint page.
Complaints must be made in writing. The Anti-Discrimination NSW website offers tips for writing a complaint.
Anti-Discrimination NSW can also refer you for help with writing down a complaint. They will translate a complaint written in any language or in Braille free of charge. They will accept a complaint written on a person’s behalf by trade unions or representative community groups, if the person is named in the complaint and it is clear they agree with the complaint being made on their behalf.