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Politics 01 December 2022 ByLauren CroftFollowing five years of progress, sex discrimination commissioner Kate...

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

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The Bar 18 November 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyBarrister appointed to Respect@Work Council

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

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Big Law 17 November 2022 ByLauren CroftLast month, the Respect@Work Bill was tabled in Parliament and came...

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

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Politics 07 November 2022 ByJerome DoraisamyOver 100 individuals and organisations, including principals of...

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

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The Bar 19 October 2022 ByMia PantechisThe 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...

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Politics 03 October 2022 ByLauren CroftUnpacking 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...

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Do we really have to wait for legislation to make workplaces safe for women?
Big Law 30 September 2022 ByAllan BallDo we really have to wait for legislation to make workplaces safe for...

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

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‘Australia can, and should, do more’: AWL urges incoming government to shift its focus
Politics 12 May 2022 ByLauren Croft‘Australia can, and should, do more’: AWL urges incoming...

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

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speak up
Big Law 26 October 2021 ByLauren CroftLeaders must ‘openly speak up’

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

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Big Law 21 September 2021 ByLauren CroftComplaint 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,...

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