Government implements Foster recommendations for parliamentary staff Australian Capital Territory Staff who work in commonwealth parliamentary workplaces are now able to access a new independent complaints mechanism.
Union calls for code of conduct, sexual harassment policy to keep parliamentary staff safe 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.
Australian MPs can opt to participate in one-hour sexual harassment training 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.
PM&C official’s review calls for trauma-informed complaints processes at Parliament House 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.
