Former CBR Brave winger Jesse Gabrielle is suing the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) claiming he was subjected to “homophobic comments, vilification and violence” throughout the 2019 season.
Jesse says that these comments came from both players and coaches. When he approached an AIHL board member to register his complaints, they refused to register him for the 2020 season, despite him having already agreed terms with Melbourne Ice.
Jesse is now suing the AIHL, saying they took “adverse action on the basis of his sexuality”, which is a breach of Sections 340 and 351 of Australia’s Fair Work Act.
The ice hockey player is seeking reinstatement, penalties and an injunction ordering the AIHL to register him as a player for the next season.