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14 June 2017
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20 May 2014
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22 October 2024

It’s time to talk about how the media talks about sexual harassment

Sexual harassment in hospitality and tourism is pervasive, with nearly half of workers affected. Media coverage often misrepresents victims and aggressors, perpetuating biases that hinder meaningful change and safety in the industry.

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16 May 2024

Helping Australian organisations to become accessible and inclusive

Helping Australian organisations become more accessible by providing crucial insights about how users with disability are able to navigate services.

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22 January 2024
Hot Fiery Sun

The escalating human toll of extreme heat

Global heatwaves are causing severe human suffering, with vulnerable populations facing escalating risks. Urgent questions arise about mobility, decent work, health access, homelessness, mental health, and essential services during extreme heat says Professor Susan Harris Rimmer.

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8 December 2023
Cruel Summer

A cruel summer

Summer 2023-24 is marked by a return to El Niño and has prompted concerns that rising temperatures, worsened by climate change, will threaten health, productivity, and safety. Griffith University’s Dr Aaron Bach suggests some strategies from workplace adjustments to home cooling tips aimed at beating the heat.

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21 July 2023
Women's football

Will gender equality be the legacy of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has generated excitement but also highlighted the slow progress towards gender equality in sports. The Matildas, Australia's national women's soccer team, are using this event to advocate for improved governance, pay equity, and representation for women in sports.

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24 November 2022
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28 March 2022
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28 June 2021
Jess Hill

In Conversation with Jess Hill

A Safer Place In this country, one in four women has experienced violence from an intimate partner. On average, one...

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