Court greenlights trial of pianist’s discrimination claim after Melbourne orchestra cancelled concert

Jayson Gillham had sued MSO claiming it cancelled concert over his pro-Gaza views but orchestra argued he was not an employeeAustralia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesGet our breaking news email,free app or daily news podcastThe federal court has given the green light for concert pianist Jayson Gillham to sue the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, with chief justice Debra Mortimer ordering the case to proceed to trial.In March, the MSO sought to have Gillham’s case thrown out, arguing that the pianist was not an employee but a freelance contractor, so neither the Fair Work Act, or Victoria’s Equal Opportunity Act, applied.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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