Sex discrimination commissioner says Australia at 'turning point' on sexual harassment and assault
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#5F191)
Kate Jenkins will consider whether ministers should have the power to hire and fire staff as part of a review prompted by Brittany Higgins' allegation
Australia's sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins says she believes Australia is now at a turning point" in the public conversation about sexual harassment and assault, emphasising the need for victim-centric" approaches and responses.
Jenkins has been appointed by the Morrison government to lead a review into workplace culture in parliament, a review triggered by the rape allegation levelled by former government staffer Brittany Higgins against a co-worker.
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