Jayson Gillham, a British-Australian pianist, loses his federal court discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Gillham had claimed the MSO unlawfully discriminated against him after cancelling a scheduled performance in Melbourne on 15 August 2024, following comments he made about the war in Gaza. According to multiple reports, Gillham linked his remarks to the killings of journalists in Gaza, which he described as raising concerns related to Israel’s military actions. Gillham argued the cancellation was an attempt to silence him due to his political views. The court, presided over by Justice Graeme Hill, dismisses the case. The judgment finds the MSO did not unfairly dismiss or discriminate against Gillham, concluding that the orchestra would have taken the same action regardless of whether he expressed a political belief supporting Israel. After the ruling, Gillham expresses disappointment. The MSO is reported to have prevailed in the matter, with the case thrown out in full.
Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over Gaza comments
Jayson Gillham, a British-Australian pianist, loses his federal court discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Gillham had claimed the MSO unlawfully discriminated against h...
- Jayson Gillham sues the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for workplace discrimination/unlawful discrimination after the orchestra cancels his scheduled performance.
- The performance cancellation follows comments Gillham makes about the war in Gaza, including references to the killing of journalists.
- The case is heard in Australia’s federal court, with Justice Graeme Hill delivering judgment.
- The court dismisses Gillham’s claim, finding the MSO did not unlawfully discriminate and would have acted the same way.
- Gillham says he is disappointed after the ruling.
The pianist Jayson Gillham had sued the orchestra after it canceled his performance in the wake of comments he made against Israel’s war with Hamas.
2 months agoThe federal court on Friday threw out the concert pianist’s case against the MSO, finding he was not unfairly dismissed due to Gaza war commentsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe concert pianist at the centre of a high-profile unfair dismissal case has revealed his deep disappointment with his courtroom defeat.Federal court justice Graeme Hill on Friday threw out Jayson Lloyd Gillham’s case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, finding he was not unfairly dismissed. Continue reading...
2 months agoJayson Gillham’s Melbourne concert was cancelled after he raised the issue of journalists' killings in Gaza
2 months agoJayson Gillham sued the orchestra for workplace discrimination after they cancelled one of his shows.
2 months agoA classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after he alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian journalists. Gillham had claimed the MSO’s cancellation of a Melbourne concert he was contracted to perform on 15 August 2024 was an attempt to silence him over his stance on Israel’s attacks in Gaza. Justice Graeme Hill handed judgment down on Friday, finding that the MSO would have taken the same actions had Gillham expressed a political belief in support of Israel. Pianist Jayson Gillham loses discrimination case against Melbourne symphony orchestra over Gaza comments Continue reading...
2 months agoA classical pianist who had a performance cancelled after making onstage comments about the war in Gaza has been delivered a brutal blow.
2 months agoA classical pianist who had a performance cancelled after making onstage comments about the war in Gaza has been delivered a brutal blow.
2 months agoGillham claimed Melbourne concert in 2024 cancelled in attempt to silence him over stance on Israel attacks on GazaA classical pianist who sued the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has lost his case after he alleged he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his views on Israeli forces killing Palestinian journalists.Justice Graeme Hill handed down his findings before the federal court on Friday, after Jayson Gillham launched legal action against the MSO almost two years ago. Continue reading...
2 months agoThe unlawful discrimination case brought by Jayson Gillham against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra sprung from the orchestra's decision to cancel his scheduled performance over comments he made about Gaza.
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