The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
A United Nations report details the violence that women and girls in sport face around the world – including Australia.
Australia has come some way since the Sex Discrimination Act came into effect 40 years ago this month, but there’s still more work to be done.
Hazing inflicts severe physical and psychological harm on victims. Education and awareness of the law, effective enforcement and oversight are crucial to combat this harmful practice and safeguard students’ wellbeing.
Local councils are the best level of government to protect sports-playing children from pervasive and harmful abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women has achieved a great deal in the past 40 years, but there remains more work to do in Australia.
In light of parliamentary staff facing problems when making complaints, we can learn from reform in the United Kingdom.
Systemic sexism, harassment and bullying are not a new storyline for the CFA – surely it’s time to stop suppressing the fire and start fully-involved reform?
The parallels between Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' account of sexual assault, and the stories of workplace sexual harassment in elite private schools.
Unlike workplace safety laws, there's nothing in place that requires employers to take action to identify the risk of sexual harassment.
Leadership changes might bring quick fixes, but until we address rusted-on cultural practices, toxic masculinity will continue to manifest itself in these "boys' club" environments.
Social media has become a threat to due legal process and the presumption of innocence.
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