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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Melanie , 2228  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:33:41 +1100
klaas , 2256  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:32:18 +1100
"Believe in treating women with respect and sensitivity."
Cheryl , 2088  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:32:12 +1100
Andrew , 4051  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:31:17 +1100
"I believe the issuing of a limited waiver of confidentiality obligations in any sexual harassment claim settlements will greatly assist Westpac and NAB re-establish credibility with staff and customers."
Shirley , 4254  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:30:37 +1100
"Sexual harassment in the workforce must be called out by all decent employees. The culture of respect is something we should all strive for and be proud of."
Mary-Lou , 3101  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:30:26 +1100
"Mary-Lou Howie"
Graeme , 2283  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:30:13 +1100
"Bullying is rife in Australia and must end"
Sebastian , 3058  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:29:39 +1100
Richard , 2480  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:28:53 +1100
"Confidentiality clauses often are used to protect people in positions of power. transparency is important so that everyone can see what is claimed to have happened. Far too often, whistle blowers end up suffering more than the perpetrator. By all means innocent until proven guilty, but transparency of process is also important to overcome much of the power imbalancce"
Birdie , 2453  /  signed 2019-02-04 21:28:40 +1100
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