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WHS exemption overrides discrimination claim
Steggles has been cleared of unlawful discrimination after a tribunal ruled its directive to an abusive employee was necessary for WHS reasons.

Sex-discrimination settlement upheld
Comcare is not entitled to recover compensation payments from a worker who received a $1.25m sex-discrimination settlement, despite its claim the worker was ‘double-dipping’, a court has ruled.

Sex discrimination – the dos and don'ts
Are you clear on what you can and can’t do when it comes to sex discrimination laws? And do you know the difference between discrimination and harassment?
How to respond to a discrimination claim
Australian laws are in place to protect workers against discrimination.

Discrimination among pregnant and parent workers new report
The University of South Australia's study sheds light on the challenges and biases experienced in the workplace, urging for systemic changes to support workers during pregnancy and parenthood.

Lawyer humiliated by 'attractive' interviewers
A lawyer who claims he suffered sex discrimination during a job interview has demanded the 'attractive' interviewers write in red pen ‘I like men’ at least 10 times.

New Bill set to protect applicants in discrimination cases
Defending discrimination cases in court, including sexual harassment claims, could soon be a lot pricier for businesses.
Tackling Workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination
BUILDING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE

Being asked to “get the coffees” wasn’t gender discrimination
In a recent workplace incident, a female worker claimed gender discrimination after being asked to "get the coffees" at a client workshop. Despite her allegations of past bullying and discomfort, the Fair Work Commission ruled that the request did not amount to discrimination.