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Australia was once at the forefront of tackling sexual harassment globally.
Women’s organisations in Australia began to press for the legal and social recognition of sex discrimination in the early 1970s. This movement built on Australia’s ratification of two key international conventions:
On 5 March 2020, 'Respect@Work, the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces' was released by Kate Jenkins, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
New data from Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) shows the Australian Human Rights Commission has a 13.5% median gender pay gap, despite women making up 85% of Commission staff.
“Gender inequality is widespread in Australia. The Commission’s results underscore the work we must do to address gender inequality within our organisation,” said President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Hugh de Kretser.
Find out what options are available to you to seek help if you have experienced workplace sexual harassment depending on your individual circumstances.
This opinion piece by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody and Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman was published in The Guardian.
Imagine how this case would have played out for the thousands of women of colour who don’t have Kerr’s platform, financial resources or legal support.
Sam Kerr is one of the most celebrated football players in the world. Captain of the Matildas, she became a household name – and the inspiration for children across Australia – as she led her team to victories during the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
