PHOTO: ⚖️ A senior property executive is facing formal scrutiny — but strongly denies all allegations.
🏛️ Case Heads to Industrial Relations Commission
A high-profile Queensland real estate director is set to face a hearing in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission following a formal complaint lodged by a former employee.
The complaint alleges breaches of anti-discrimination laws and workplace harassment, including claims of rape and sexual assault. The respondent has denied all allegations.
Mr Young has worked in the industry for 18 years. Picture: Facebook/NY Property Group
👤 Who Is Involved?
The case centres on Nathan Young, director of NY Property Group, a Brisbane-based agency.
According to filings before the Commission, the complainant has alleged multiple serious incidents during her employment. Mr Young has not been charged with any criminal offence.
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⚖️ Commissioner: Allegations Are “Very Serious”
In a decision dated December 19, Industrial Commissioner Daniel Pratt ruled that Mr Young’s response to the allegations was adequate for the matter to proceed.
“The allegations are very serious,” Commissioner Pratt noted.
“Mr Young/NYPG have responded to each relevant allegation by way of denial on the basis the claims are untrue.”
The Commissioner concluded that the pleadings were sufficiently clear and that the case should move forward to a formal hearing.
The case is set to go to trial. Picture: Facebook/NY Property Group
🚫 No Criminal Charges Laid
Importantly, the Commission confirmed that no criminal charges have ever been laid against Mr Young in relation to the allegations.
The current proceedings are being heard under employment and anti-discrimination law, not the criminal jurisdiction.
⚖️ Claims of Power Imbalance Raised
As part of the complaint, the former employee alleges there was a power imbalance during her time at the company, claiming Mr Young held “influence and control” over her.
The Commission was told that issues of dependency and vulnerability were being relied upon as contextual factors relevant to the case.
Brisbane based property agent Nathan Young. Picture: NY Property Group
📄 Alleged Conduct Outlined
Among the allegations raised before the Commission was an incident in which the complainant claims Mr Young slowly touched her hand while they were collecting items for a property.
The Commission heard that the woman allegedly responded:
“Please don’t do that because I can’t work with you.”
It is alleged Mr Young laughed in response. These claims are denied.
🏢 Background in the Industry
Mr Young has worked in the real estate industry for approximately 18 years, across Australia and the United States, and describes himself publicly as operating at the “forefront of the real estate industry”.
⏳ What Happens Next?
Commissioner Pratt has ordered both parties to file relevant documents by January 30, after which the matter will proceed toward a substantive hearing.
The case remains before the Commission and has not yet been determined.
🧠 The Bigger Picture
The proceeding highlights the growing use of industrial and anti-discrimination frameworks to address workplace allegations — even where criminal charges are not laid.
For employers and employees alike, the case underscores:
📌 The seriousness with which commissions treat workplace conduct claims
📌 The importance of formal pleadings and responses
📌 The distinction between employment law processes and criminal proceedings
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU