sexual harassment

Barrister penalised for ‘sexual touching’ of solicitor
A barrister has been ordered to apologise to a woman he touched without consent during a work Christmas...
30 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Law Council to ‘make every effort’ to stamp out sexual harassment in the profession
There is no excuse for sexual harassment within the legal profession. We must get our house in order, writes Law...
06 June 2025
By Juliana Warner
Law clerk alleges workplace sexual harassment by barrister
A barrister working out of a boutique criminal law firm in Perth has been accused of sexual harassment by a law clerk...
01 May 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Costs order for alleged ‘sex pest’ barrister who fought to hide identity
The alleged “sex pest” barrister who was accused of making uninvited advances towards a junior solicitor in his...
24 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Dyson Heydon’s book advertised by NSW Law Society
The Law Society of NSW advertised a new book published by Dyson Heydon, the former High Court justice who sexually...
20 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Lecturer sacked after telling student to ‘start an OnlyFans’, ‘collaborate in the bedroom’
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has condemned the actions of a former University of Tasmania lecturer, labelling his...
24 February 2025
By Kace O'Neill
In-house lawyer alleges CEO engaged in pattern of ‘unwanted sexual advances’
A legal counsel of software company Dovetail has accused the co-founder and CEO of persistent and unwanted sexual...
13 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson
‘Nothing has changed’: Bullying, discrimination, and harassment in law still rampant
A newly released report from South Australia highlights widespread legal workplace issues, permeated by power...
30 January 2025
By Kace O'Neill
Former Nine reporter reaches settlement over sexual discrimination claim
Former Today television reporter Airlie Walsh has reached a confidential settlement of her Federal Court sex...
23 January 2025
By Kace O'Neill
1-year penalty for barrister who sexually harassed young lawyers
Although recent concerning behaviour showed he has a “considerable way to go”, a high-profile barrister who...
20 January 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Sexual harassment class actions filed against BHP, Rio Tinto
Offensive language and behaviour, pranks, and pregnancy discrimination are all featured in proceedings filed against...
12 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Tribunal overturns law firm’s sexual assault investigation
A London lawyer won an unfair dismissal case after he was terminated over an alleged sexual...
27 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
SA barrister exposed as alleged ‘sex pest’
A South Australian barrister accused of sexual misconduct towards a junior solicitor has lost a fight to keep his...
25 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
1 in 4 businesses doesn’t monitor effectiveness of workplace misconduct policies
New data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) offers a blueprint for employer action to prevent sexual...
12 November 2024
By Kace O'Neill
19 reports made with NSW Bar’s bullying, sexual harassment service
In 12 months, just under 20 members of the NSW Bar made a report using an online tool for those who have experienced or...
16 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
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
Victorian A-G falls behind in sexual harassment prevention plan
The Victorian Attorney-General’s Department has so far failed to fulfil its part of a plan to prevent sexual...
05 September 2024
By Naomi Neilson
In sex harassment cases, ‘an apology alone should never be enough’
A recent Fair Work decision has been labelled as “disappointing” by a senior lawyer, who warned that employers may...
21 August 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Star Track allegedly told women workers to tolerate harassment, court told
Star Track was unable to convince a court to toss out allegations that it made it a condition of employment for women...
25 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Comcare, lawyers accused of using sex work evidence to intimidate woman, court told
A woman alleged she was sexually harassed and intimidated by the government agency and its lawyers when they included a...
25 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson