What’s Been Happening in Australia in Relation to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying from 14 December 2020 – 20 December 2020

McLachlan’s Criminal Charges Dropped Due to Issue of Consent Melbourne magistrate Belinda Wallington has dismissed all 13 charges of indecent assault against Australian actor Craig McLachlan. The 55-year-old was charged with seven counts of indecent assault and six of common law assault against four female co-stars. While magistrate Belinda Wallington made it known that the […]

What’s Been Happening in Australia in Relation to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying from 15 June 2020 – 21 June 2020

Bullying Allegations by Former CEO of Cockburn Dismissed by Fair Work The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently dismissed a bullying claim by former Cockburn chief executive officer (CEO), Stephen Cain. Mr Cain applied to the FWC for an anti-bullying order against the Cockburn City Mayor, councillors Lee-Anne Smith and Kevin Allen and interim CEO Stuart[…..]

What’s Been Happening in Australia in Relation to Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Bullying from 20 April 2020 – 26 April 2020

Horrific Allegations of Bullying for Employee Who Continued to Work Through a Union Strike A foreman at DP World Australia’s Melbourne port is suing his former employer for failing to prevent bullying and abuse. Michael Crompton, who worked at DP World during a union strike, was assured by management he would be looked after if[…..]