Let them share their story

It takes a lot of courage for someone to share their experience of sexual harassment. The fear of jeopardising their career or being perceived as a “victim” often prevents people from coming forward. The fear of legal consequences shouldn’t be an added barrier preventing someone from telling their story.

That's why the Sex Discrimination Commissioner has urged all employers to issue a limited waiver of confidentiality obligations in any sexual harassment claim settlements — to ensure anyone affected can make a submission to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment.

ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, two of Australia’s largest companies, have already committed. Can you sign the petition urging the rest of the Big 4 banks to follow suit?

To Brian Hartzer, CEO of Westpac, and Andrew Thorburn, CEO of NAB,

Please join the growing list of organisations waiving confidentiality obligations to allow anyone affected to make a submission to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment.

Yours sincerely,

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Robin , 2092  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:39:04 +1100
"Robin gillis"
Polly , 4053  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:38:28 +1100
Shirley , 2115  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:22:03 +1100
"Over thirty years ago, I took the largest company in New Zealand to the Human Rights Commission on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Discrimination charges. The only reason the Harassment charge was dropped was because it wasn’t repeated. I won the Discrimination case which is deemed harder to prove. When I came to Australia in 2004, I was appalled at how far behind New Zealand the Australians were, and still are on these matters. I have a daughter about to enter the corporate workforce and I worry about her having to face these behaviours."
Narelle , 2077  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:18:35 +1100
"Anyone who has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace should be able to tell their story and not lose their job or face legal proceedings because they have signed a confidentiality agreement."
Elizabeth , 4719  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:12:18 +1100
"Everyone should be able to work without fear of harassment, attack or blackmail."
John , 2484  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:12:01 +1100
"I am a man (and a long-time customer) and I care!"
Michael , 2131  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:10:14 +1100
Andrew , 3184  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:05:32 +1100
robert , K8A 4K2  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:02:59 +1100
Gwenneth , 2203  /  signed 2019-02-05 15:02:49 +1100
"Gwenneth Ng"
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