“Vast discrimination and disadvantage”: Pregnant women and new mothers report dismal working conditions
The latest Australian National Review follows a 2023 study that found that 30 years after it was outlawed in Australia, workplace discrimination is still rife for pregnant women and parents.
Pregnant women and new mothers subjected to alarming rates of workplace discrimination
Pregnant employees and new mothers returning to the workforce are experiencing alarming rates of discrimination, sexism and exclusion, a new study reveals.
MindTribes co-founder Div Pillay launches #NotMe app in Australia for workers to report racism and discrimination anonymously
After searching the world for solutions to enable safe and anonymous reporting, Div Pillay has launched the #NotMe App in Australia.
Fathers with caregiver responsibilities face same level of workplace discrimination as mothers: study
Women are often the main focus in the caregiving conversation, but a new report reveals that working fathers trying to shoulder more care of their children feel discriminated against in the workplace.
Under new legislation employers will have positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
The Albanese government is moving to implement seven legislative changes recommended by sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins in her Respect@Work report.
Respect@Work: Attorney-General outlines next steps in reforms process
Mark Dreyfus has commended women who have come forward with stories about their experience of workplace sexual harassment, at a gathering in Sydney on Thursday.
The Religious Discrimination Bill is back, but ScoMo can’t just replicate what came before
The Religious Discrimination Bill looks to maintain the Liberal government’s pledge of protecting religious beliefs from discrimination by filling a perceived gap in federal anti-discrimination laws.
Australian Human Rights Commission launches free, anti-age-discrimination training program in NSW
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a training package for NSW businesses dubbed ‘Upholding the rights of older workers'.
Mind the gap: Why more work flexibility for men could create pay parity for women
Women will continue to be underpaid and stymied in their careers until society and business leaders rethink work flexibility for men, says Fay Calderone.
Ageism is rife: A third of employers illegally specify an age limit on job applications, new research shows
Tens of thousands of mature, well-qualified Australians are still being ruled out on the basis of their age before they even get a foot in the door.
“The people behind the tech”: Why artificial intelligence discriminates
Advances in automation and artificial intelligence mean we’re on the threshold of discoveries that could change human society — for better or worse.
Untapped potential: Why we need to welcome more adults with autism into the workforce
Just 16% of adults with autism are in full-time paid employment, and most of them face bullying, discrimination and isolation.