Waratahs accuse Israel Folau of gay vilification

Liz Main and David Marin-Guzman

Sep 26, 2019 – 9.28am

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The NSW Waratahs say they had no option but to fire Israel Folau from the rugby team because he vilified gay people on social media.

The Waratahs allege Mr Folau breached he NSW Anti-Discrimination Act that prohibits vilification of gay people in two social media posts, according to court documents released on Wednesday.

Liz Main is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Melbourne office. Connect with Liz on Twitter. Email Liz at liz.main@afr.com.au

David Marin-Guzman writes about industrial relations, workplace, policy and leadership from Sydney. Connect with David on Twitter. Email David at david.marin-guzman@afr.com