skekTek
02-25-2008, 09:47 PM
A Queensland family is taking legal action against a private school in the state's south-east, alleging their son was refused entry because of the turban he wears.
The Sikh family, who do not want to be identified, have complained to the Anti-Discrimination Commission in Queensland, alleging Ormiston College refused to admit their 12-year-old boy.
They say the student was offered a place at the college, but chose not to accept it because the school wanted him to cut his hair and remove his turban.
The family's solicitor, Scott McDougall, says the family adheres to strict religious customs.
"The complaint is the college discriminated against the child by placing conditions on his enrolment that he was unable to comply with because of his religion," he said.
"It has the capacity to set a precedent that will have far-reaching consequences."
The ABC has unsuccessfully attempted to contact the school for comment.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/26/2172334.htm
The Sikh family, who do not want to be identified, have complained to the Anti-Discrimination Commission in Queensland, alleging Ormiston College refused to admit their 12-year-old boy.
They say the student was offered a place at the college, but chose not to accept it because the school wanted him to cut his hair and remove his turban.
The family's solicitor, Scott McDougall, says the family adheres to strict religious customs.
"The complaint is the college discriminated against the child by placing conditions on his enrolment that he was unable to comply with because of his religion," he said.
"It has the capacity to set a precedent that will have far-reaching consequences."
The ABC has unsuccessfully attempted to contact the school for comment.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/02/26/2172334.htm