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20 Nov 2024 National Employment Standards

Small Steps, Safe Workplaces – Sexual Harassment Conference

An auditorium filled with attendees listening to a panel discussion on stage. Three women, wearing orange lanyards, sit on a panel in front of a projected screen displaying text and a photograph of a smiling woman. To the side of the panel, a banner reads 'Podcast: Rule of Thumb, Women's Legal Service Tasmania.' The audience consists of diverse individuals, some taking notes or using devices.

The Working Women’s Centre SA attended the Small Steps, Safe Workplaces – Sexual Harassment Conference on 14–15 November in Hobart, Tasmania.

Hosted by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, the event brought together experts from across Australia to foster collaboration on strategies for safer, sexual harassment-free workplaces.

Keynote speakers included Dr Anna Cody (Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner), Ms Kate Eastman AM SC, and the Hon Justice Turnbull. Over the two-day event, discussions covered trauma-informed responses, workplace cultural safety, sexual harassment law updates, support for victim-survivors, and safety for sex workers.

Abbey Kendall, CEO of Working Women’s Centre Australia, shared updates on the national rollout of Working Women’s Centres, while Sharmilla Bargon and Regina Featherstone presented the Let’s Talk About Confidentiality report, focusing on research related to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

The conference provided a valuable platform to connect with lawyers, community sector representatives, and organisations, highlighting the importance of collaboration in creating safer workplaces.

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