WA IT Professional Challenges State Administrative Tribunal Over Alleged Disability Discrimination

PERTH, WA — Stephen Michael Orazi, a 44-year-old IT professional with a 20-year career in information and communications technology, is challenging a five-year administration order imposed by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) that he alleges was based on disability discrimination rather than objective assessment of his capacity.

Mr. Orazi, CEO and Managing Director of JediTek.net Pty Ltd, a registered software development company, claims that SAT Member Jeanette de Klerk dismissed his legitimate business ventures as "chronic delusions" during a hearing on July 31, 2024, solely on the basis of his diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder.

The Case

The administration order (GAA 1566/2024) places Mr. Orazi's finances and assets under the control of the Public Trustee of Western Australia, despite evidence of his professional capacity and business acumen. Mr. Orazi is appealing this decision (GAA 4059/2024) with a hearing scheduled for December 5, 2025.

According to tribunal notes obtained by Mr. Orazi, the SAT member stated: "… if Stephen's handling large financial transactions with coder, which seams to be keeping with his chronic delusions…" This statement appears to dismiss tangible evidence, including functioning websites, a registered company, and a long professional history, in favor of a stereotype-based judgment of his mental health condition.

Professional Background

Mr. Orazi's career includes:

• 20 years in ICT, including senior roles at John Paul College (IT Manager) and WACHS Goldfields (Cyber Security Chief)
• CEO of JediTek.net Pty Ltd, a software development company with multiple live platforms
• Developer of iSkoolEDU Enterprise, a comprehensive school management system with over 500 custom modules
• Secured $1 million in government funding for John Paul College's Digital Education Revolution project
• Published researcher with papers on educational technology and game theory

All of Mr. Orazi's business ventures are verifiable online at:

• jeditek.com.au
• master.jeditek.com.au
• apphitcher.com
• wongi.com.au

Devastating Financial and Personal Impact

Since the administration order was imposed, Mr. Orazi has experienced:

• Over $40,000 in Public Trustee fees (approximately $20,000+ per year)
• Loss of business income exceeding $100,000 due to inability to manage company operations
• Missed investment opportunities, including an offer of 100 million shares in Classic Minerals Ltd (ASX:CLZ)
• Inability to pay critical business expenses, including ASIC company registration
• Denial of legal representation, as he cannot access his own funds to hire a lawyer

Most tragically, Mr. Orazi alleges that the Public Trustee's refusal to allow him to send money to his wife in Indonesia for medical treatment directly contributed to her death on July 7, 2024.

Systemic Issues

Mr. Orazi's case highlights broader systemic issues within Australia's guardianship and public trustee systems, many of which were identified in the 2023 Final Report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

Formal Complaints Filed

Mr. Orazi has filed formal discrimination complaints with:

• Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia (EOC/1236/2025)
• Australian Human Rights Commission

Call for Reform

Mr. Orazi is calling for:

1. Immediate review of his case by an independent body
2. Implementation of the Disability Royal Commission's recommendations in Western Australia
3. Reform of the Public Trustee's fee structure and increased transparency
4. Systemic review of the SAT's guardianship and administration processes

Evidence Portal

Mr. Orazi has created a comprehensive online evidence portal documenting his case, professional achievements, and the systemic issues he has faced.

Evidence Portal: View Portal

Upcoming Hearing

Mr. Orazi will represent himself at the SAT appeal hearing on December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM. He is seeking revocation of the administration order, restoration of his civil rights and financial autonomy, and compensation for financial losses exceeding $441,000.