Sexual harassment is more common in mining than most other industries, according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. (AHRC). A growing number of companies admit they have a problem, and have pledged to make changes as a result. Meanwhile, the…
A Federal Circuit Court judge has resigned after an inquiry found he harassed a junior employee and a law student. Judge Joe Harman was appointed in 2010, and has been on leave since the inquiry began last August. Chief Judge…
Sony sacked Denis Handlin a week after it received media inquires about a toxic work culture in its Australian offices. Guardian Australia approached Sony's head office in New York with multiple complaints from former employees. On Monday, chairman Rob Stringer…
Politicians, judges and public servants will be subject to sexual harassment laws like all other Australians. Currently the Sex Discrimination Act does not apply to MPs, judges and state public servants. However, it is unclear what consequences MPs will face…
A three year inquiry has found former Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle sexually harassed a woman at a 2016 function. The government ordered the investigation following a complaint from the woman in 2018. Robert Doyle sexually harassed woman Charles Scerri…
Sexual harassment is widespread in Parliament house, according to a recent review. One in eight political staffers reported experiencing sexual harassment or assault while working at Parliament House, Nine Newspapers reports. However, more than half said they feared risking their…
Sexual harassment victims could be eligible to claim hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation, according to employment lawyers. The Federal Circuit Court recently awarded a paralegal $170,000 after her boss subjected her to appalling sexual harassment. The pay out…
The manager credited with discovering singing superstar Lorde has been fired by Warner Music over sexual harassment allegations. Scott Maclachlan admitted to "years of harmful behaviour", following an investigation by New Zealand publication The Stuff and #MeTooNZ. Manager who discovered Lorde…
Ride-share company Uber punishes drivers and passengers who complain about sexual harassment, according to contractors and customers. An Uber driver and an Uber passenger both claim the service cut them off from their app when they complained about inappropriate conduct.…
A leading law firm has imposed strict new rules surrounding the reporting of sexual harassment. The firm has also drawn up tough new guidelines to manage personal relationships at work. Law firm imposes strict reporting requirements Lander & Rogers has…