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'Out of context': Pauline Hanson rejects downplaying DV

Pauline Hanson has walked back comments made about domestic violence after labelling the scourge a "two-way street" as advocates criticise key claims.

AAP · Jul 23

Fortescue boss issues warning after harassment lawsuit

Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest has sent a warning to employees in the wake of a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment at the company's mining camps.

AAP · Jun 25

One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes

On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

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If the ACT government can afford to kill hundreds of kangaroos, why is it sacking staff?

Maybe many Canberrans could see a better use of money.

The Canberra Times · Jun 2

Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws

The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians.

AAP · May 26

‘Severe disinformation campaign’ fuelling trans hate speech, Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner says

Trans and gender-diverse people experience ‘significant and preventable barriers to their safety and dignity’, report finds

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

‘The Politicisation Of Trans Lives Must End’: The 19 Steps Needed To Protect Trans Aussies

This Trans Day of Visibility, a new Human Rights Commission report outlines 19 reforms to tackle discrimination against Australian trans.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31

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No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

AAP · Mar 13

Momentum for gender equality to build on big 2025 wins

Major steps towards gender equality in 2025 must be built on for Australia to further narrow the gender gap in politics, at home and in working life.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids

Blanket bans on puberty blockers are the biggest risk to trans children globally, an advocate says, after a second Australian jurisdiction outlawed the drugs.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody has issued a call to action to employers, governments unions and the public to challenge outdated gender norms.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

New Report Finds NDAs In Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Are Used To Silence Victims

A new report has called for limiting the use of nondisclosure agreements, along with penalties for any employers who fail to take reasonable steps to eliminate workplace harassment.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2025

Penalties proposed for employers who ignore harassment

Workers who experience sexual harassment in their jobs still face systemic barriers to support despite reforms requiring employers to eliminate discrimination.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

Probe sparks fears for trans patient's mental health

A Queensland mum says she would have lost her daughter if she couldn't have accessed gender-affirming care as the state government hits pause on the service.

AAP · Feb 3, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024

Sex discrimination commissioner urges Labor to reverse decision excluding gender and sexuality census questions

Anna Cody worries the Albanese government’s backflip could ‘strengthen the voices of discrimination’

The Canberra Times · Apr 16, 2024

'Quashed the false notion': Sex Discrimination Commissioner welcomes Lehrmann judgement

'Justice Michael Lee dispelled damaging myths about rape and consent'.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap

Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods

Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

Australian Human Rights Commission to crack down on employers who fail to actively prevent workplace sexual harassment

New enforcement powers granted after ‘positive duty’ reform requiring employers to tackle discrimination and harassment

AAP · Oct 21, 2023

Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog

The nation's sex discrimination commissioner has expressed concerns state-based coercive control legislation could be abused.

AAP · Sep 26, 2023

Sex 'changeable': commission backs trans woman's case

The Sex Discrimination Commissioner is supporting a trans woman's lawsuit against a social media platform that blocked her after classing her as male.

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