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Today the Morrison Government voted against 49 of the 55 recommendations made in the landmark Respect@Work report by @Kate_Jenkins_ .
These reforms would have had a real long term impact on the lives of all Australian women ensuring safer and more equitable workplaces. (1/2)
During our Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces, we have sought feedback from participants about what the process was like. Here is some of what they’ve said. 👇
We are so fortunate to have @Kate_Jenkins_ as our Sex Discrimination Commissioner. First, the landmark Respect@Work report and now, a much needed investigation into the workplace of Parliament House. Today she gives an update into how that work is going. https://t.co/WYuGleIyaN
"We look for hazards when it comes to OH&S. We proactively address them. The same should apply for sexual harassment." @drjennygray states the case for positive duty.
“What are the ingredients that are going to help us build a culture where people feel safe in reporting? One is… a trust in the leaders, so that you know you can trust your leaders to deal effectively with it... and transparency around that process,”- Sally Moyle
1800RESPECT and @safestepsFV saw an increase in contacts from people seeking support for #sexualharassment this year: "It's good to see that people are making that brave decision to tell their story," Rita Butera, Safe Steps CEO. #notinmyworkplace
“Outside of the legislation we know that culture and leadership and inclusion are actually the cornerstones of creating a safe workplace,” - Shelley Roberts from Compass Group shares in the panel discussion with Craig Drummond and Dr Jenny Gray #notinmyworkplace
“Outside of the legislation we know that culture and leadership and inclusion are actually the cornerstones of creating a safe workplace,” - Shelley Roberts from Compass Group shares in the panel discussion with Craig Drummond and Dr Jenny Gray #notinmyworkplace
“The leader is the person who does have the courage to dig deep, to feel that little voice in there saying come on, you’ve got to say something here… it’s not about being popular it’s about doing the right thing,” - Pru Goward addresses the Summit #notinmyworkplace
“We do need to recognise that women who speak out about misconduct in any workplace, in any sector, public or private, are rightly lorded and rightly praised for their immense courage” - Julia Banks addresses the Respect @ Work Virtual Summit #notinmyworkplace
The 1800RESPECT team is attending the summit today, looking forward to hearing from some amazing speakers, and a way forward for respectful workplace cultures #notinmyworkplace