Māori man allegedly given 'black guy repellent' sunscreen sues employer

Queensland tour company denies discrimination because it says the incident was a joke

A Māori Niuean man is suing a Queensland tour company after he was allegedly handed a sunscreen canister that was labelled “Black Guy Repllent [sic]” having earlier asked his employer to install a sunshade at work.

But Rainbow Beach Adventure Company says that while the incident did happen, it did not constitute discrimination because it was intended as a practical joke between good friends.

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