In Turnaround Management Association Australia Limited v. Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal [2024] QCAT 153, the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal granted Turnaround Management Association Australia Limited (TMA) a five-year exemption from certain provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), specifically concerning sex discrimination. This exemption permits TMA to promote and implement the Network of Women (NOW) program and Houlihan Lokey Sponsorship, aimed exclusively at women, to foster female leadership and participation within the restructuring and turnaround industry. The decision, delivered by Member Roney KC, articulated that this exemption is a measure to ameliorate discrimination against women in the industry, considering the underrepresentation of women and the challenges they face in achieving leadership positions. The Tribunal concluded that the exemption was necessary, reasonable, and in the community's interest, aligning with both the AD Act's objectives and human rights considerations.
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