ssonet.com.au – Sydney Star Observer – Myles Wearing
A transgender woman who was sacked from her job this week is blaming the government?s new workplace relations laws.
Louise Brandish said she had worked at a car dealership as a salesperson in Ipswich, Queensland, for nine and a half years as a man. In January this year she started her transition to become a woman.
Her fellow staff didn?t seem to have a problem with it, but the car dealership?s management was less accommodating, she alleged. They suggested she find a new job but Brandish refused to leave.
Last week Brandish said she was demoted to a position with less pay and no contact with the public. On Monday this week her employment was terminated.
Ian Boettcher Motors owner Ian Boettcher told Sydney Star Observer he would not comment on the matter.
Brandish, who has two children with her ex-partner, is worried about how she will pay child support and her rent while she is unemployed.