The Wire: Nikki Candy Speaks Out Against the Misuse of NDAs

In a recent interview with The Wire, our CEO Nikki Candy explains how non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have become the default in workplace sexual harassment settlements, contributing to a culture of secrecy and protecting perpetrators instead of workers. 

Victoria has introduced new legislation banning the misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases — a major step toward ending the silencing of survivors. The law, which comes into effect in May 2026, prevents NDAs from being used unless they are explicitly requested by the complainant. Victoria will be the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce this type of reform. 

 Listen to the full interview with Nikki Candy on ending the misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases.

For too long, NDAs have been used to bury complaints, isolate victim-survivors, and shield workplaces from accountability. This reform is needed to challenge that harmful legal culture, restore choice to survivors, and ensure transparency and justice are prioritised over secrecy. 

The Working Women’s Centre is campaigning to end the misuse of NDAs through law reform that ensures workers are not forced into secrecy when seeking justice. 

To learn more about our campaign to end the misuse of NDAs, visit: https://wwcsa.org.au/campaigns/non-disclosure-agreements/