Want 53,745 reasons to hope? In five days a crowdfunding campaign to support Sarah Hanson-Young in the defamation proceedings she has brought against David Leyonhjelm has raised $53,745. .@JaneCaro &a…
The problem with ‘chivalry’ is that it’s a ruse for sexism
The boss of a friend of mine insists on opening doors for her. She hates it. She has told him that she hates it and would prefer him not to do it. His response? ‘You won’t shift me on this one, I was …
Harassed, abused, assaulted at work? We all have stories & it’s time they’re told
I had dinner recently with a group of friends when someone confessed she was feeling increasingly angry about something that had happened at work a few years ago. She is married to a friend of mine an…
Survey: Bad conference behaviour and inappropriate comments still a problem in financial services
The culture of financial services is changing for the better but sexual harassment is still an issue along with bad conference behaviour, according to the findings of a small survey initiated by Finan…
Sarah Hanson-Young seeks legal advice. David Leyonhjelm should seek help to understand why he’s offensive
Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young is seeking legal advice over disgusting comments made by independent Senator David Leyonhjelm. And she’s doing it as a matter of principle, she told Virginia T…
What organisations must do to minimise risk of sexual harassment and create safe environments for staff
Organisations and their leaders are well placed to challenge the systems, structures and cultures that have enabled sexual harassment and sexual assault to be perpetrated for so long. Here’s wha…
“Stop shagging men, Sarah”: David Leyonhjelm confirms status as inspiring statesman
“You should stop shagging men, Sarah,” Senator David Leyonhjelm helpfully advised his colleague Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young across the chamber on Thursday. Is there a more inspiring …
The ‘no dickheads policy’ driving decisions at one VC firm & a new code of conduct for the startup community
Blackbird Ventures partner Samantha Wong has headed up a new code of conduct for the startup community, aiming to end sexual harassment and bad behaviour. Meanwhile, AirTree Ventures co-founder Daniel…
Men are scared of women at work. A true (and ridiculous) story.
#MeToo is – literally – scaring men off women at work. A new report by the online mentoring platform, Art of Mentoring, shows that the proportion of Australian men who are uncomfortable ab…
NOW Australia appoints Kristine Ziwica as executive director
NOW Australia has appointed journalist, commentator and consultant Kristine Ziwica as its inaugural Executive Director. It marks a “major milestone” in the organisation’s fight to en…
