SEX DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT – AUSTRALIA

Review led to sexism at work insight

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Original article by Rachel Nickless
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 24-Sep-15

Public campaigns are more effective in combating sex discrimination than relying on examining the complaints of individual workers. Victoria’s Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commissioner Kate Jenkins believes that people are reluctant to talk about sexual harassment because of fear of repercussions at work. She favours a campaign-based approach to the problems of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour in employment.

CORPORATES
VICTORIA. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, VICTORIA POLICE, AUSTRALIA POST, WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION – ASX WBC, HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS PTY LTD

Age bias starts at 47, survey finds

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Original article by Claire Stewart
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 9 : 10-Jul-15

It is estimated that the annual economic contribution of Australian workers over the age of 45 is about $A65bn. However, the Westpac Women of Influence Report shows that business leaders believe that workplace discrimination is becoming a problem for employees at the age of 47. The survey also shows that almost 80 per cent of respondents believe that gender-based discrimination still occurs in Australian workplaces.

CORPORATES
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION – ASX WBC, AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS, AUSTRALIA. SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION COMMISSION