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

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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

Julia Banks: Respect at Work law will change our culture

Anthony Albanese's approach to 'Respect at Work' is a sharp turnaround from Scott Morrison's – and a welcome relief for women.

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New Labor workplace discrimination laws will flow out of Canberra 'bubble' into the private sector

New laws promote workplace respect

Newcastle Herald

Sex harassment bill passes lower house

Anthony Albanese says stopping sexual harassment in the workplace is an issue for the whole country to deal with, as laws pass the lower house.

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Key change risks undermining Labor’s sexual harassment reforms: Unions, lawyers, advocates

A letter to MPs has warned a proposed change to workplace harassment laws could discourage women and “undermine access to justice”.

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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

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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.

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Crowds gather for national Cassius Turvey vigils – as it happened

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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.

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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

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

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

Push to remove barriers for women in sport

Sports Minister Anika Wells and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins have held a sports roundtable to address equality and integrity for women.

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Release of NSW Broderick report into toxic culture was dehumanising, advocate for sexual assault survivors says

The release of the report into the workplace culture in NSW Parliament was "dehumanising" and "frustrating", former Liberal staffer and advocate for sexual assault survivors Dhanya Mani says.

Newcastle Herald

Sharon Claydon elected deputy speaker for new parliament

The Newcastle MP is only the third woman to win the role.

The Guardian - AU

Reboot of Jenkins review into toxic parliamentary culture already begun, Katy Gallagher says

Minister for women says mission to improve workplace conditions is urgent and will not ‘die a little slow death’

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Australia's sex discrimination commissioner calls for urgent change in mining sector

Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has called for urgent changes in the country's mining industry after a state government report found that sexual harassment and assault were rife in the sector.

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The NSW Govt Has Announced A $100M Package For ‘Women’s Safety’ So Here’s Yr 3-Min Explainer

It'll focus on three key areas: street harassment, sexual harassment in the workplace and domestic violence services.

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Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work?

The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equality in all its work.

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Women stormed the 2022 election in numbers too big to ignore: what has Labor pledged on gender?

Women were everywhere and nowhere in the 2022 federal election.

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Trans women's participation in sport has been framed as an election issue. This is what some trans athletes think

While those who believe trans women should be excluded from sport have defended their right to "free speech", little airtime has been given to examining the science behind the claims being made.

The Guardian - AU

Weinstein case showed nondisclosure clauses can allow abusers to continue, says Kate Jenkins

Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner tells corporate leaders ‘the time has come for this hands-off approach by boards to end’

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Boards central to end sexual harassment

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has called for a more proactive approach from Australian company boards to address workplace sexual harassment.

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Heydon settlement gag order questioned

The non-disclosure agreement of a settlement between former High Court judge Dyson Heydon and three women he sexually harassed has come under fire.

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