HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

‘Enough is enough’: Workplace sexual discrimination and harassment reforms become law

Every workplace will be required to have protections against sexual harassment and ensure gender equality after parliament agreed to reforms. 

The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022

Workplace harassment reforms become law

Australian workplaces are being urged to start making changes now to ensure they meet requirements when new sexual harassment laws come into force.

AAP · Nov 28, 2022

New harassment laws to start late 2023

Federal legislation to enforce better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is one step closer to becoming law.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

The Respect@Work bill is a step forward – but it falls short on improving access to justice for victims

The anti-discrimination bill can do more to remove financial barriers and risks for those who have experienced workplace discrimination or harassment

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2022

Workplaces equipped to confront harassment

A new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities.

AAP · Nov 1, 2022

Crowds gather for national Cassius Turvey vigils – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022

Chance to reform the allocation of staff in federal parliament has been lost

How should staff resources be allocated to members of parliament to carry out their legislative and deliberative functions? Disappointingly, the newly released review of the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act fails to shift the status quo on this key question.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2022

Cheque mate: Kennedy award for Seven’s $150,000 Koletti interview shows tabloid tradition alive and well

Seven’s Spotlight won scoop of the year for interview with husband of missing fraudster Melissa Caddick, but didn’t disclose payment. Plus: last drinks at ABC’s parliamentary bureau

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022

New bill signals that everyone deserves to be safe at work

The Albanese government is implementing all the recommendations of the Respect@Work Report.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 30, 2022

Employers will have positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in workplaces, under new legislation

Employers will have duty “to take reasonable and proportionate measures” to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation as far as possible in workplaces, under legislation to be introduced on Tuesday.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022