Sex discrimination commissioner says Australia at 'turning point' on sexual harassment and assault

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.