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As migration from south Asia booms, Australia’s human rights commission is looking at stronger measures against caste-based discrimination
The loophole has existed for 37 years ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Chloe Clinton at the March 4 Justice protests in Adelaide, Australia on March 15, 2021. (Courtesty of Cahli Blakers) Caroline Kitchener 5h Chloe Clinton posted on Instagram as soon as she heard about the loophole in Australia’s sex discrimination act: Politicians and judges in Australia, where she lives, are exempt from laws against workplace sexual harassment. The sex discrimination act, passed in 1984, only covers “employers” and “employees,” she learned. Because politicians and judges are technically neithe...
Australia's Sex Discrimination Act will soon apply to politicians. Why didn't it before? CNN 3 hrs ago Analysis by Ben Westcott, CNN © Dave Hunter/EPA-EFE-Shutterstock Protesters take part in the Women's March 4 Justice in Brisbane, Australia, on 15 March. A series of legal loopholes that prevent Australia's public servants -- including politicians and judges -- from being prosecuted for sexual harassment look like they are finally about to be closed following nearly 40 years on the statute books. The move comes as Prime Minister Scott Morrison deals with the backlash ove...