Benjamin Lumb said he was "taken aback" by Susanna Blunt's lawsuit.

A Tasmanian court said that the institution had discriminated against a man who was barred from entry.

The collector, Andrey Isaev, received a "lower valued" Whitney painting in compensation for the two that were never delivered.

"Creepy Portraits" drawn by junior high school students were found available for sale on the art teacher's personal website.

The installation refers to a moment in Australian history before women won the right to drink in the nation's pubs.

The case has the potential to unmask certain practices that in other industries may be considered unethical.

According to court documents "certain parties" have entered into negotiations and "appear to be far from settlement."

Servers who previously worked there alleged that they were underpaid by management.

The lawsuit claims he deliberately damaged the gallery's relationships with potential buyers of her work.

Much of the case will continue to be fought in court.