The Australian Human Rights Commission: A national disgrace

[noco]

Poetic justice has been served on Cindy Prior.....Instead of profiting $250,000 she now finds her self $200,000 out of pocket.

Will she try that stunt again?....Not very likely......18c has to be either scrapped or amended.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/33472688/admin-assistant-to-pay-costs-for-18c-case/#page1

Queensland University of Technology administrative assistant Cindy Prior, who unsuccessfully tried to sue three students under 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act, has been ordered to pay costs of about $200,000.

Federal Court judge Michael Jarrett on Friday in Brisbane made the order against Ms Prior while dismissing costs against her lawyer Susan Moriarty who was in turn awarded costs for having to defend herself.

Costs of about $100,000 were awarded in total to Tony Morris QC, who defended Calum Thwaites and Jackson Powell, while the compensation to Alex Wood's barrister Michael Henry is believed to be about $100,000.

Judge Jarrett awarded standard costs against Ms Prior for Mr Morris but standard costs and indemnity costs against Ms Prior for Mr Henry after she failed to accept an apology from Mr Wood in March this year.

"I am of the view that the refusal of the offer was imprudent," Judge Jarrett said.

Judge Jarrett threw out Ms Prior's $250,000 lawsuit in November after he found she did not have reasonable prospects of successfully bringing a racial hatred case against the trio.

 

[SirRumpole]

Poetic justice has been served on Cindy Prior.....Instead of profiting $250,000 she now finds her self $200,000 out of pocket.

Will she try that stunt again?....Not very likely......18c has to be either scrapped or amended.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/33472688/admin-assistant-to-pay-costs-for-18c-case/#page1

Queensland University of Technology administrative assistant Cindy Prior, who unsuccessfully tried to sue three students under 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act, has been ordered to pay costs of about $200,000.

Federal Court judge Michael Jarrett on Friday in Brisbane made the order against Ms Prior while dismissing costs against her lawyer Susan Moriarty who was in turn awarded costs for having to defend herself.

Costs of about $100,000 were awarded in total to Tony Morris QC, who defended Calum Thwaites and Jackson Powell, while the compensation to Alex Wood's barrister Michael Henry is believed to be about $100,000.

Judge Jarrett awarded standard costs against Ms Prior for Mr Morris but standard costs and indemnity costs against Ms Prior for Mr Henry after she failed to accept an apology from Mr Wood in March this year.

"I am of the view that the refusal of the offer was imprudent," Judge Jarrett said.

Judge Jarrett threw out Ms Prior's $250,000 lawsuit in November after he found she did not have reasonable prospects of successfully bringing a racial hatred case against the trio.

Well, this case went through the process and was thrown out. Maybe the result has saved the legislation from abolition as it will discourage frivolous claims in the future.

It's still a matter of opinion as to what "insult and offend" means to a reasonable person. If we could all claim damages for being insulted or offended I could sue noco for his constant attacks on reasonable people like me and Tisme. , so I reckon those words should be removed.

 

[Ves]

If we could all claim damages for being insulted or offended I could sue noco for his constant attacks on reasonable people like me and Tisme.

No. The section specifically says "Offensive behaviour because of race, colour or national or ethnic origin".

 

[noco]

Well, this case went through the process and was thrown out. Maybe the result has saved the legislation from abolition as it will discourage frivolous claims in the future.

It's still a matter of opinion as to what "insult and offend" means to a reasonable person. If we could all claim damages for being insulted or offended I could sue noco for his constant attacks on reasonable people like me and Tisme. , so I reckon those words should be removed.

No good suing me....I live in a tent and I don't have any money in the bank......I cook over an open fire and read a book by candle light at night.....I am a hippie....well that is the way Greens would have us live.

 

[noco]

No. The section specifically says "Offensive behaviour because of race, colour or national or ethnic origin".

Phew....thanks Ves..Rumpy had me worried for a while then...

 

[luutzu]

No good suing me....I live in a tent and I don't have any money in the bank......I cook over an open fire and read a book by candle light at night.....I am a hippie....well that is the way Greens would have us live.

Maybe the Greens just want us all to... live.

Solar and renewable work do not create jobs? They do not provide power forever?

Come on noco.

 

[dutchie]

Poetic justice has been served on Cindy Prior.....Instead of profiting $250,000 she now finds her self $200,000 out of pocket.

Will she try that stunt again?....Not very likely......18c has to be either scrapped or amended.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/33472688/admin-assistant-to-pay-costs-for-18c-case/#page1

Queensland University of Technology administrative assistant Cindy Prior, who unsuccessfully tried to sue three students under 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act, has been ordered to pay costs of about $200,000.

Federal Court judge Michael Jarrett on Friday in Brisbane made the order against Ms Prior while dismissing costs against her lawyer Susan Moriarty who was in turn awarded costs for having to defend herself.

Costs of about $100,000 were awarded in total to Tony Morris QC, who defended Calum Thwaites and Jackson Powell, while the compensation to Alex Wood's barrister Michael Henry is believed to be about $100,000.

Judge Jarrett awarded standard costs against Ms Prior for Mr Morris but standard costs and indemnity costs against Ms Prior for Mr Henry after she failed to accept an apology from Mr Wood in March this year.

"I am of the view that the refusal of the offer was imprudent," Judge Jarrett said.

Judge Jarrett threw out Ms Prior's $250,000 lawsuit in November after he found she did not have reasonable prospects of successfully bringing a racial hatred case against the trio.

No doubt there will be some sort of grant (i.e. taxpayers money) that she will be able to apply for.

 

[Tisme]

No doubt there will be some sort of grant (i.e. taxpayers money) that she will be able to apply for.

I thought the defendants were crowd funded?

Let's hope this sends a message to racists trying to profit through the courts.

 

[noco]

Maybe the Greens just want us all to... live.

Solar and renewable work do not create jobs? They do not provide power forever?

Come on noco.

But Luu, what ever you do steer clear of South Australia and Victoria otherwise you will have no choice but live like a hippie down there very soon.

 

[noco]

No doubt there will be some sort of grant (i.e. taxpayers money) that she will be able to apply for.

I m sure the Green/Labor left wing socialist coalition will find a way help her out.

 

[Logique]

Poetic justice has been served on Cindy Prior.....Instead of profiting $250,000 she now finds her self $200,000 out of pocket.

Will she try that stunt again?....Not very likely......18c has to be either scrapped or amended.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/a/33472688/admin-assistant-to-pay-costs-for-18c-case/#page1
Queensland University of Technology administrative assistant Cindy Prior, who unsuccessfully tried to sue three students under 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act, has been ordered to pay costs of about $200,000.
Federal Court judge Michael Jarrett on Friday in Brisbane made the order against Ms Prior while dismissing costs against her lawyer Susan Moriarty who was in turn awarded costs for having to defend herself.
Costs of about $100,000 were awarded in total to Tony Morris QC, who defended Calum Thwaites and Jackson Powell, while the compensation to Alex Wood's barrister Michael Henry is believed to be about $100,000.
Judge Jarrett awarded standard costs against Ms Prior for Mr Morris but standard costs and indemnity costs against Ms Prior for Mr Henry after she failed to accept an apology from Mr Wood in March this year.
"I am of the view that the refusal of the offer was imprudent," Judge Jarrett said.
Judge Jarrett threw out Ms Prior's $250,000 lawsuit in November after he found she did not have reasonable prospects of successfully bringing a racial hatred case against the trio.

Imprudent is one word. Frivolous and vexatious are others. Serves her right. I wonder where she'll find the $200,000

Bill Leak should similarly seek damages from the complainant who put him through an expensive year of hell over a cartoon, only to withdraw at the 11th hour.

S18C was never meant to be used like this.

 

[dutchie]

The Weekend Australian has selected the 18C Three and their lawyers as our Australians of the Year.

Hear Hear - they get my vote!

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...h/news-story/1df5e04ca483005287b7db5cee8e65a4

"Editor-in-chief Paul Whittaker said the young men had stood up for their rights after the Australian Human Rights Commission, which administers the RDA, failed them.

“A clear injustice was perpetrated against these students who merely expressed a view against what they saw as racial segregation at QUT,” he said.

“They took a stand in the best Australian tradition. They fought back to protect their own reputations, their freedom and the liberty we should all enjoy.

“Without the generous assistance and skill of their lawyers, these students most probably would have had to capitulate and have been subject to an injustice.” "



Cindy Prior and Gillian Triggs might learn something (but I doubt it)

 

[luutzu]

The Weekend Australian has selected the 18C Three and their lawyers as our Australians of the Year.

Hear Hear - they get my vote!

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...h/news-story/1df5e04ca483005287b7db5cee8e65a4

"Editor-in-chief Paul Whittaker said the young men had stood up for their rights after the Australian Human Rights Commission, which administers the RDA, failed them.

“A clear injustice was perpetrated against these students who merely expressed a view against what they saw as racial segregation at QUT,” he said.

“They took a stand in the best Australian tradition. They fought back to protect their own reputations, their freedom and the liberty we should all enjoy.

“Without the generous assistance and skill of their lawyers, these students most probably would have had to capitulate and have been subject to an injustice.” "



Cindy Prior and Gillian Triggs might learn something (but I doubt it)

Yes, because in the real world, everybody, no matter their gender, background, family connection, financial situation, post code... it doesn't matter if they're black, white, rich or poor... all are treated equally and all have the same starting position in life.

So if a student does not have computer or internet access at home, tough titties. The field must be level so that those with iPhones, laptop, NBN...

anyway

 

[wayneL]

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S18C was never meant to be used like this.

Supporters of 18c like to point out the provisions of 18d as an antidote to the vexatious use of 18c.

Ultimately, when tested in court that is probably true, but the defendant still has to expend massive amounts of time, money and energy to defend themselves, that is the gross injustice of it.

This is the reason it must go.

 

[dutchie]

(Bill Leak from the Australian)

This pretty well sums up Gillian Triggs.

A very nasty woman.

 

[Tisme]

(Bill Leak from the Australian)

This pretty well sums up Gillian Triggs.

A very nasty woman.

Is she nasty or just crusty?

 

[dutchie]

"The Australian Human Rights Commission has blood on its hands"

http://catallaxyfiles.com/2017/03/10/the-australian-human-rights-commission-has-blood-on-its-hands/



Gillian Triggs and Tim Soutphommasane need to resign now.

The AHRC needs to be closed.

 

[dutchie]

Dr Tim Soutphommasane encourages and urges anyone to make a complaint to AHRC about Yassmin Abdel-Magied's Anzac Day Facebook post.

 

[Tink]

A lovely poem written for Bill Leak in that site -

To Bill Leak

Rest now soldier of freedom,
Put down your pen and close your eyes.
Rest now soldier of freedom,
You lie now in loving arms.
No more the pain of persecution,
No more the barrage of lies,
No more the threats and intimidation,
No more the darkening skies.
Rest now soldier of freedom,
Rest now in God’s loving hand.
Australians will take up your banner,
Australians will proudly wear your brand.
Requiesce in pace.

 

[Logique]

Supporters of 18c like to point out the provisions of 18d as an antidote to the vexatious use of 18c.
Ultimately, when tested in court that is probably true, but the defendant still has to expend massive amounts of time, money and energy to defend themselves, that is the gross injustice of it.

This is the reason it must go.

Agreed.