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political reporter Henry Belot

Australian Antarctic Division boss says 'self-reinforcing culture' limited internal authority to make change

The head of Australia's Antarctica Division (AAD) has told parliament he did not have internal authority to make cultural change until a damning report revealed allegations of sexual harassment and unwelcome requests for sex.

The AAD is also yet to inquire whether its remote research stations may constitute hostile work environments, in accordance with long-flagged Respect at Work laws that passed federal parliament on Monday.

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