Recent Cases

Klein v Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (Qld) Inc [2025] FCAFC 189 (18 December 2025) (Stewart, Meagher and Longbottom JJ)


Catchwords:


HUMAN RIGHTS – discrimination – disability discrimination – where member of association was denied participation in feral animal hunts if accompanied by an assistance dog – whether unlawful discrimination under s 5(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) – whether denial was “because of” the assistance dog or safety concerns – unlawful discrimination established – consideration of compensation