‘Think he was gay’: Commission dismisses NSW man’s pride flag case

Key points

• A man who said he lost a $133,183 government job after complaining about a pride flag has had his compensation case dismissed. Darren Cook took the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure to the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, arguing his objections were protected public or political activity.
• Commissioner Daniel O'Sullivan rejected that argument. He found Mr Cook's motivation was personal, relating to how others might perceive him.
• The commission found his actions were not a public or political activity.