Tackling sexual harassment by students
Employers must fulfil their legal obligations to prevent the sexual harassment of teachers by students.
New law helps harassment victim-survivors get fairer access to justice
Victim-survivors of workplace sexual harassment in Australia can now seek justice more easily without the risk of financial hardship, due to new federal legislation championed by unions.
IEU calls for action to tackle harassment of women teachers
The Sexual Harassment of Teachers (SHOT) Report has found harmful sexual behaviours are increasing in Australian schools, and women teachers often don’t feel safe at work.
Big step forward on NDAs
In mid-August, the Victorian Trades Hall Council celebrated a major win in its campaign against the overuse of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.
New project seeks IEU help to tackle toxic masculinity in schools
A new project from Monash University aims to help secondary school teachers tackle the influence of harmful online ideologies on young boys and men
IEU deplores ‘deepfake’ sexual harassment of staff and students
The IEU is deeply concerned that members in several schools have been targeted by fake pornography generated by students.
Strengthening Safety in Schools: The Role of the Positive Duty Under the Sex Discrimination Act
Recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act have introduced a 'positive duty' for employers, providing the IEU and its members with a new legal framework to tackle gendered harassment.