LSJ: Victorian woman takes Uber to Federal Court for discrimination
JEC client, Paula Hobley, is taking the ride-sharing company Uber to the Federal Court after being refused a ride on 32 occasions.
February 19, 2025
JEC client, Paula Hobley, is taking the ride-sharing company Uber to the Federal Court after being refused a ride on 32 occasions.
We took action against Uber for our client who suffered over 30 instances of disability
discrimination
Our client Paula Hobley is suing Uber after being repeatedly refused rides because of her Guide Dog.
JEC CEO Jonathon Hunyor explained why we are representing Paula Hobley to sue Uber for disability discrimination.
Commentary from Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, was featured in analysis of new hate speech laws.
JEC Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, explains how LGBTIQ+ people remain unprotected despite recent changes to NSW Hate Speech laws.
JEC Director of Policy and Advocacy, Alastair Lawrie, explains how the NSW Government’s hate crime laws fail to protect LGBTIQ+ people.
JEC Principal Solicitor, Jonathan Hall Spence explains how the Australian Government has the constitutional powers to protect children.
After being stranded at Melbourne Airport, JEC client Emma Benison won new protocols for blind passengers travelling by Jetstar.
Our client, Emma Bennison, describes the discrimination she faced as a result of her blindness while travelling.
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