A well-known arts identity has been accused of sexual and physical harassment by multiple women. Ben Leslie, who founded Fontanelle Gallery in Port Adelaide, allegedly: grabbed women on the breasts, unzipped the dress of one of them in front of…
There are unacceptably high levels of sexual harassment and discrimination in Victoria Police, according to a damning new report. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission conducted the research. It wants the government to give it more powers to…
Opera star Placido Domingo has been accused of sexual harassment by nine women, with some claiming he offered roles for sex. Domingo tried to pressure other opera performers into sexual relationships by dangling jobs, according to The Associated Press. Opera…
A reporter who was kissed by a boxer live on air has commenced legal action for sexual harassment. Kubrat Pulev grabbed reporter Jenny Ravalo's head and kissed her on the mouth at the end of a post-match interview in March.…
Shocking allegations of sexual harassment have been made against Ingham's Chicken by a former employee, who claims he was relentlessly targeted by his co-workers at the company's Brisbane factory. The allegations include simulated oral sex, grabbing of penises, constant “dry…
A bartender at a popular Brisbane nightspot has negotiated $20,000 compensation after twice being slapped on the bum by the venue's owner. Industrial relations specialists believe the case would have attracted a much larger payout, considering the woman had to…
A prominent Adelaide barrister has caused a stir, after telling young female lawyers that they should respond to sexual harassment by sticking a fork in the hand of the perpetrator. The advice came from Lindy Powell QC, who was speaking…
Australia's top performing theatre companies are set to release a set of standards around sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying in the theatrical workplace, following the high profile Geoffrey Rush defamation case. Artistic and creative directors from nine member companies of…
A new telephone hotline has been set up for people who work in the legal profession to report sexual harassment. The service was launched this week by the New South Wales Legal Services Commission, and will allow practitioners in that…
Female students at a Catholic high school have staged a protest after a teacher said girls were responsible for sexual harassment from men and boys, because of the way they dress. Earlier this week, about 40 school girls from the…