'Out of context': Pauline Hanson rejects downplaying DV Pauline Hanson has walked back comments made about domestic violence after labelling the scourge a "two-way street" as advocates criticise key claims. AAP · Jul 23
Fortescue boss issues warning after harassment lawsuit Fortescue boss Andrew Forrest has sent a warning to employees in the wake of a lawsuit alleging widespread sexual harassment at the company's mining camps. AAP · Jun 25
One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
If the ACT government can afford to kill hundreds of kangaroos, why is it sacking staff? Maybe many Canberrans could see a better use of money. The Canberra Times · Jun 2
Liberal, One Nation on attack over discrimination laws The Liberal and One Nation parties have launched a broadside against the Human Rights Commission over their advocacy for trans Australians. AAP · May 26
‘Severe disinformation campaign’ fuelling trans hate speech, Australia’s sex discrimination commissioner says Trans and gender-diverse people experience ‘significant and preventable barriers to their safety and dignity’, report finds The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
‘The Politicisation Of Trans Lives Must End’: The 19 Steps Needed To Protect Trans Aussies This Trans Day of Visibility, a new Human Rights Commission report outlines 19 reforms to tackle discrimination against Australian trans. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31
No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world. AAP · Mar 13
Momentum for gender equality to build on big 2025 wins Major steps towards gender equality in 2025 must be built on for Australia to further narrow the gender gap in politics, at home and in working life. AAP · Dec 28, 2025
Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids Blanket bans on puberty blockers are the biggest risk to trans children globally, an advocate says, after a second Australian jurisdiction outlawed the drugs. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody has issued a call to action to employers, governments unions and the public to challenge outdated gender norms. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
New Report Finds NDAs In Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases Are Used To Silence Victims A new report has called for limiting the use of nondisclosure agreements, along with penalties for any employers who fail to take reasonable steps to eliminate workplace harassment. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 25, 2025
Penalties proposed for employers who ignore harassment Workers who experience sexual harassment in their jobs still face systemic barriers to support despite reforms requiring employers to eliminate discrimination. AAP · Jun 24, 2025
Probe sparks fears for trans patient's mental health A Queensland mum says she would have lost her daughter if she couldn't have accessed gender-affirming care as the state government hits pause on the service. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024 Sex discrimination commissioner urges Labor to reverse decision excluding gender and sexuality census questions Anna Cody worries the Albanese government’s backflip could ‘strengthen the voices of discrimination’
The Canberra Times · Apr 16, 2024 'Quashed the false notion': Sex Discrimination Commissioner welcomes Lehrmann judgement 'Justice Michael Lee dispelled damaging myths about rape and consent'.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 How asking a recruit's past salary entrenches pay gap Employers asking recruits what they currently earn to determine their salaries can reinforce the gender pay gap, business leaders have been told.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Morning Mail: poll shows cost-of-living struggle, anger over Cop28 draft deal, Australian women win Globe nods Guardian Essential poll shows Australians increasingly worried about their finances, while Chris Bowen says Saudis are blocking breakthrough on fossil fuel ‘phase-out’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023 Australian Human Rights Commission to crack down on employers who fail to actively prevent workplace sexual harassment New enforcement powers granted after ‘positive duty’ reform requiring employers to tackle discrimination and harassment
AAP · Oct 21, 2023 Coercive control reforms need attitude shift: watchdog The nation's sex discrimination commissioner has expressed concerns state-based coercive control legislation could be abused.
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Sex 'changeable': commission backs trans woman's case The Sex Discrimination Commissioner is supporting a trans woman's lawsuit against a social media platform that blocked her after classing her as male.