PODCAST · 10 APRIL 2023

Changes Afoot In Australia (Podcast)

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Anti-discrimination law is changing in Australia, with a new positive duty on employers to ensure sex discrimination and harassment are eliminated in their workplaces.

AustraliaEmployment and HR

Sarah Clarke (Corrs Chambers Westgarth)

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Anti-discrimination law is changing in Australia, with a new positive duty on employers to ensure sex discrimination and harassment are eliminated in their workplaces. Sarah Clarke, partner in our Australian law firm explains what employers need to do to comply.

If you'd like to contact Sarah Clarke, click ⁠here⁠⁠ ⁠for her details. Our host, Deborah Ishihara, can be found ⁠here⁠ .

Talking Work is a podcast by Ius Laboris, the leading legal alliance in employment law – ⁠iuslaboris.com

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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