News & Views Three women sexually harassed by former High Court justice Dyson Heydon receive settlement Three women who were sexually harassed by former High Court justice Dyson Heydon have secured a confidential settlement.
News & Views Senator accused of ‘growling’ at Jacqui Lambie within hours of respect report. Set the (new) standard now, Scott Morrison. The standard should have been set long ago. Scott Morrison must act swiftly on implementing all of Kate Jenkins’ recommendations
News & Views Explainer: what is a ‘positive duty’ to prevent workplace sexual harassment and why is it so important? The Morrison government says existing laws already provide a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, but these don’t go far enough, writes Sue Williamson.
Business Want to end sexual harassment? Then be proactive – not reactive A positive duty will focus employers on actions that will lead to more respectful workplace cultures and help end sexual harassment.
News & Views Labor promises $24 million to fund Working Women’s Centres if elected A federal Labor government would commit $24 million to fund Working Women’s Centres across the country in bid to stamp out sexual harassment.
News & Views US reporter Brianna Hamblin hits back after on air sexual harassment New York City reporter Brianna Hamblin was sexually harassed on air while doing her job. Here is her response on Twitter.
News & Views After all this effort, the Morrison Government’s Respect at Work Bill is a missed opportunity The measures contained in the Morrison Government’s Bill are a missed opportunity to enact meaningful change, writes Penny Paker.
News & Views Budget commitment on sexual harassment a start but systemic culture change is the end game Ending workplace sexual harassment requires us to address the most important factor that contributes to its cause: and that is culture.
News & Views ‘Now is the time’: Kate Jenkins says we’re at a turning point for equality The Sex Discrimination Commissioner reflects on what she’s seen in her 30-year career campaigning for equality and how this moment is a catalyst for change. Please let it be so.
News & Views What I know about making Australia a country that is safe for all women The roadmap to gender equity isn’t final and the joint policy statement isn’t definitive, but we cannot deny solutions exist.
News & Views We have no hope of ending harassment at work so long as bad behaviour continues to be rewarded Boe Pahari will be departing AMP Capital with a golden handshake in the vicinity of $50m. Why is it that bad behaviour does not lead to bad consequences for some?
Business 100 CEOs sign public pledge to stamp out sexual harassment Coordinated by the Diversity Council of Australia, the zero-tolerance for sexual harassment pledge has been signed by more than 100 CEOs.