Universities Australia announces new guidelines for reporting sexual harassment
The sexual harassment and assault of university students in Australia has been the subject of discussions in the media this month, after Universities Australia announced a new set of guidelines for the reporting of such crimes. While issues around sexual misconduct have been heating up with the recent #MeToo movement across the globe, Australian officials […]
Abuse allegations against Sydney Catholic school date back to 1976
Sexual abuse allegations continue to be revealed within the Catholic church worldwide. The issue hit close to home for Australians earlier this year, with the sexual assault allegations against Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s highest-ranking Roman Catholic, and the conviction of Archbishop Phillip Wilson of covering up abuse by fellow priests almost 50 years ago. In a […]
Harvey Weinstein arrested and charged with rape
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein – the man who started the #MeToo movement after several women came forward to accuse him of sexual misconduct – was arrested and charged with rape as well as several other counts of sexual abuse. The arrest of Harvey Weinstein On May 25, 2018, Harvey Weinstein was charged with rape in […]
Study calls for more anti-harassment training in workplaces
Australian workplaces are failing to emphasise the importance of sexual harassment prevention training, with businesses lacking the resources to successfully implement such initiatives. This is just one of the findings in a new report from three esteemed higher education facilities across Australia and the US. A collaboration between the University of South Australia (UniSA), the […]
New report finds one in five women are a victim of sexual violence
A Federal Government report has revealed that 20 per cent of Australian women have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. Furthermore, one in six have suffered domestic violence – either physical or sexual – at the hands of a former or current partner. The damning statistics are just some of the findings […]
Are universities doing enough to tackle sexual assault on campuses?
Sexual assault and harassment have been a central issue for the country’s universities following a damning report from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) last year. Thirty-nine universities participated in the national survey, which revealed 51 per cent of all students had been harassed at least once in 2016. Furthermore, 6.9 per cent of respondents […]
Circus school members face 127 charges of child abuse
A group of seven individuals linked to a performing arts school in regional NSW have been charged with 127 acts of child abuse. NSW Police arrested four women, two men and a teenage girl following an investigation that uncovered a series of alleged crimes against three boys aged under eight. The charges include aggravated kidnapping, […]
PE teacher cleared of wrongdoing in sexual relationship with student
A PE teacher who had sex with a 17-year-old student at his school did not commit a crime, according to a new ruling handed down at the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal. The man was cleared of any wrongdoing at a previous trial, but the Crown contested the decision, with prosecutors claiming the defendant offended […]
Gardening guru Don Burke faces sexual harassment claims
Don Burke, the star of the long-running gardening show Burke’s Backyard, is the latest entertainer to be accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment and assault. Numerous women and men have come forward to say they have experienced or witnessed the gardening expert’s impropriety, including lewd comments, groping, bullying and predatory behaviour. The allegations, which […]
Doctor’s estate could face sexual assault compensation claims
Several patients of a doctor who killed himself after being charged with indecent assault are planning to sue his estate for compensation. Rogue neurologist Dr Andrew Churchyard practised in Victoria, with ABC News reporting that he allegedly molested more than 100 men between 2007, when an initial complaint was lodged, and his suicide last year. […]
