Morrison to hold private meeting with Brittany Higgins Federal Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said he will meet privately with former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins, two months after she alleged that she was raped…
Why empathy training is unlikely to work Monday March 29, 2021 By Sue Williamson Editors' Picks People are right to be dubious about empathy training — it has all the hallmarks of a human resources fad.
Public servants demand change amid rumours of cabinet reshuffle Thursday March 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Public servants and Parliament House staff have signed an open letter urging the Morrison government to increase their workplace safety and install a sufficient complaints…
Scott Morrison apologises after publicly revealing harassment claim Wednesday March 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Morrison was asked how he could know about an incident that occurred within a media organisation yet not know about the alleged rape of Higgins…
Reports of coalition staffers performing sex acts at Parliament House ‘absolutely shameful’, Morrison says Tuesday March 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The report alleged that government staffers had brought sex workers into Parliament House for coalition MPs. They had also taken explicit photos of themselves inside…
Fifth woman makes complaint against former Liberal staffer Monday March 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Another woman has spoken up about the man who allegedly raped former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins, stating that he had sexually harassed her while they…
‘Don’t rock the boat’: Julie Bishop shines light on culture at Parliament House Tuesday March 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for structural changes to occur at Parliament House to change the culture that prevents staff from speaking up…
MPs reveal they knew of historical rape allegations as Morrison faces calls for independent inquiry Monday March 1, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The alleged incident occurred years before the man entered politics, the letter said, and the woman was 16 at the time. She took her own…
Editorial: Parliament House security officers and duty of care Wednesday February 24, 2021 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks What does baffle me is why a young woman in an obviously distressed state was not afforded the same professionalism and level of care that…
Yes, the culture in Parliament House is appalling. But there are systemic problems that also need urgent reform Wednesday February 24, 2021 By Anne Tiernan Editors' Picks The system privileges political considerations above everything, and enables and emboldens systematic and highly gendered abuses of power.
Fourth woman speaks up about Brittany Higgins’ alleged perpetrator Tuesday February 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The latest woman to speak up told the ABC that by the time the alleged incident occurred, she was 'just so used to sexual harassment'…
Third woman alleges sexual assault by same man as Brittany Higgins Monday February 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal On Monday morning The Australian reported that a third woman has come forward to allege the same man sexually assaulted her nearly five years ago…
Twilight world of staffers makes for toxic, taxpayer-funded workplaces Wednesday February 17, 2021 By Bernard Keane Career Matters In political workplaces, protected by the same veil of non-accountability used by political parties, the risk of predation is always real.
PM&C official to review complaints process following sexual assault allegations Tuesday February 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the appointment at a press conference on Tuesday morning, describing the incident as a 'wake-up call'.
Is Canberra having a #metoo moment? It will take more than reports of MPs behaving badly for parliament to change Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Marija Taflaga Australian Capital Territory Can Australians trust their politicians if there appears to be one rule for some and a different rule for others? Everyone needs to abide by,…
