New laws ensure ‘courts aren’t just the realm of a wealthy few’

The A-G, unions, and the legal assistance sector are celebrating the passage of the Costs Protection Bill, which...

23 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Laws need to be ‘responsive to human experiences’

A panel discussion at the Free + Equal Conference, held recently in Sydney, has revealed a number of key gaps in...

25 June 2024

By Lauren Croft

The ongoing impact of Respect@Work laws

Almost a year after the Respect at Work Act became law, the vice-president of Victorian Women Lawyers has said it has...

07 November 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

Law school dean named as new sex discrimination commissioner

The dean of the School of Law at Western Sydney University has been appointed as the new sex discrimination...

06 July 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Get on front foot with Respect@Work laws

In-house counsel has been urged to get up to speed with new employment laws so their organisation can deal with new and...

16 May 2023

By Malavika Santhebennur

It’s time for respect

The federal government’s positive duty to act on sexual harassment creates important momentum for safer workplaces...

09 January 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Things are still not good enough’: Kate Jenkins reveals 2022 Respect@Work survey results

Following five years of progress, sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins has unveiled the results of the 2022...

01 December 2022

By Lauren Croft

Barrister appointed to Respect@Work Council

The president of Australian Women Lawyers, an Adelaide-based barrister, has been appointed by the Attorney-General to...

18 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Respect@Work legislation means ‘significant change for the legal profession’

Last month, the Respect@Work Bill was tabled in Parliament and came with significant changes to the Sex Discrimination...

17 November 2022

By Lauren Croft

BigLaw leaders, legal advocates slam proposed costs provisions for sexual harassment litigation

Over 100 individuals and organisations, including principals of national law firms, barristers and law professors, have...

07 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

The Respect at Work Bill could limit access to justice

While the Respect at Work Bill is much-needed, there are potential unintended consequences for complainants seeking...

19 October 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Unpacking the new Respect@Work regulations

After the Respect@Work Bill was tabled in Parliament this week, law firms have welcomed new legislation that will focus...

03 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

Do we really have to wait for legislation to make workplaces safe for women?

Organisations already have the power to implement reforms that foster a culture of respect, and shouldn’t delay...

30 September 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Australia can, and should, do more’: AWL urges incoming government to shift its focus

Australian Women Lawyers has urged the major Australian political parties to focus on a number of key issues, which...

12 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

Leaders must ‘openly speak up’

A good culture will drive open and honest conversations and make employees feel safe at work, this panel discussion...

26 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

Complaint systems in organisations are ‘far from fit to purpose’

Whilst progress has been made in organisations since the #MeToo movement and the release of the Respect@Work report,...

21 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Kate Jenkins ‘not giving up’ on remaining Respect@Work recommendations

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins said she has welcomed everyone’s view on the legislative changes made by...

13 September 2021

By Naomi Neilson

ASX 200 companies need to do more to prevent sexual harassment

New research has provided insight into how companies are responding to sexual harassment claims in the...

29 June 2021

By Lauren Croft

The importance of having policies to protect your employees

Following the government’s new announcements on the Respect@Work report, a panel discussed the need for organisations...

24 June 2021

By Lauren Croft

Attorneys-general meet to take action on new legislation

A meeting of attorneys-general has resulted in all states and territories agreeing to take action regarding the...

18 June 2021

By Lauren Croft