What to say if confronted by a protester Australian Capital Territory Ever thought about what you might do or say if you, a hard-working public servant, encountered a protester wanting to engage while you were walking…
Protesters looking for trouble and publicity Monday February 7, 2022 By Chris Johnson Australian Capital Territory There is an ugly element to this so-called 'peaceful gathering'. They have come to the nation’s capital to disrupt – and some have come to…
Premium Columnists A culture that looks backwards to at least the 1980s Friday December 3, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Far more is needed than a new gender-equality strategy. An entire system of accountability needs to be legislated for Parliament House and commonwealth parliamentary workplaces.
PSsst! The style police are here Thursday November 18, 2021 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Sock it to me, pandemic parliamentarians, Normal? Really?, racist acronym changed. PSsst! Here's what we've heard.
House of Representatives speaker stands down with praise across political divide Thursday October 28, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal House of Representatives speaker Tony Smith will step down from the role next month after previously announcing he would not contest the next election.
Brittany Higgins accepts prestigious fellowship Friday October 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory ANU’s global institute for women’s leadership has announced that former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins will be its first visiting fellow.
Gaetjens pauses Higgins’ inquiry following legal advice Tuesday August 31, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Phil Gaetjens has suspended his ‘who knew what, when’ inquiry into claims of an alleged rape at parliament house in 2019.
Union calls for code of conduct, sexual harassment policy to keep parliamentary staff safe Monday August 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The CPSU urges the government to take its role seriously in ensuring all steps are taken to educate parliamentarians on their obligations as employers.
AFP received advice on Brittany Higgins investigation last month, DPP reveals Thursday July 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Shane Drumgold has refuted claims made by the Home Affairs minister and the head of the Australian Federal Police regarding the Brittany Higgins case.
Government accepts Foster Review recommendations in full Monday July 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The government has announced an independent complaints mechanism for serious incidents at Parliament House will be up and running within the next six weeks.
Parliament House tightens COVID-19 provisions for one month Monday July 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Parliament House will be closed to the public and the amount of parliamentary departmental staff will be reduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian MPs can opt to participate in one-hour sexual harassment training Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Minister for women’s safety Senator Anne Ruston said that while the training was not mandatory for MPs, Morrison expects all parliamentarians to take it up.
Paltry, ineffective and optional training solution offered to address parliamentary sexual violence Thursday July 15, 2021 By Amber Schultz Editors' Picks Non-mandatory two-hour sexual harassment training for ministerial staff is lacklustre, offensive and shows how little commitment the government has to addressing workplace culture.
PM&C official’s review calls for trauma-informed complaints processes at Parliament House Monday June 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture A review into the handling of workplace complaints at Parliament House finds current processes ‘not fit for purpose’ and says they must be overhauled.
AFP received influx of government-related sexual misconduct complaints this year Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Australian Federal Police has received 19 separate allegations of sexual misconduct involving federal politicians and staffers within a three-month period.
