Case 66: Tenant’s freedom of religion protected in housing works dispute

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A man with a physical disability living in public housing objected to work being carried out on his house on a holy day due to his religious beliefs. The contractors threatened to claim a breach of tenancy legislation. The man’s advocate invoked the man’s freedom of religion under the Charter. As a consequence, the threat was withdrawn and the work was rescheduled.

Source: Disability Justice Advocacy, Submission for Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006