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Where there’s a will, there’s a way: regulators and collaboration
The new regulatory model recommended by Respect@Work maximises and improves the existing legislative framework, recognising the right of workers to be free from sexual harassment is a human right, a workplace right and a safety right.
Report
Set the standard: report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
In March 2021, the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces was established by the Australian government. Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission and led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, the review was asked to make recommendations to ensure that Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces are safe and respectful and that the nation’s Parliament reflects best practice...
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Respect@Work: national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
In this inquiry report, entitled 'Respect at Work', the Australian Human Rights Commission proposes a new approach for government, employers and the community to better prevent and respond to sexual harassment in the workplace, and provide leadership and innovation in addressing this complex and difficult issue.
Strategy
Unleashing the power of gender equality: Priorities of Kate Jenkins - Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner November 2017
This strategy document outlines the priorities over the coming year for Australia's current Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins.
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Taking the cultural temperature in combat brigades: thematic findings from the Australian Human Rights Commission Collaboration for Cultural Reform
This article describes how the unique partnership between the Army and the Australian Human Rights Commission was forged, and outlines the emerging themes across the combat brigades.