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Latest revelations of harassment at Australia’s Antarctic program raise hopes for change

Second report detailing disturbing workplace culture at division has put onus on government to enact major reform

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2023

Government to implement reforms after a damning review into Australian Antarctic Division culture

Government to implement reforms after a damning review into Australian Antarctic Division culture

An independent review of workplace culture at the Australian Antarctic Division has found one-in-four female staff respondents had experienced workplace sexual harassment, with the majority in Antarctic stations.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Australian Antarctic Division director Kim Ellis resigns from role after years of turmoil over workplace culture

Australian Antarctic Division director Kim Ellis resigns from role after years of turmoil over workplace culture

The head of Australia's Antarctic Division announces his resignation, four years into the role and ahead of the release of findings from a new inquiry into workplace culture after a damning report last year.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2023

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Women working at Australia’s Antarctica camps were sexually harassed, report finds

‘Women have to work in the field with their abusers for weeks at a time’

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022

Antarctic bases pledge overhaul after report exposes unsafe workplace for women

A new report into the AAD has unveiled the challenging reality many face working on a remote Antarctic base.

The New Daily · Sep 30, 2022

Antarctic expeditioners complain of 'predatory', widespread sexual harassment as minister, division urge change

A review reveals disturbing reports of a widespread culture of sexual harassment at Australian Antarctic stations, including women being too afraid to disclose their periods for fear of retribution.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Sexual harassment and assault plague U.S. research bases in Antarctica, report says

A new report commissioned by the National Science Foundation finds a culture of silence and fear among employees at U.S.-run facilities in Antarctica.

WEKU · Sep 1, 2022

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