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Explore our collection of evidence-based policy papers, organised by topic. These papers reflect NFAW’s ongoing work to inform and influence policies that impact women and girls across Australia.

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Inquiry into the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022

The Bill straight forwardly embraces the suite of recommendations made by NFAW and other commentators from the sector on remedying the deficiencies of the previous Government’s response to Respect@Work.
Date
11 October, 2022

Submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021

The Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021 (the Bill) is minimalist in its ambitions and achievements: indeed, many of its provisions are described by the government in its Explanatory Memorandum as merely clarifying existing provisions of the relevant legislation (paras 14, 18, 19, 21, 24 and 184).
Date
26 March, 2022

International Women's Day - #BreaktheBias

Videos - NFAW supports the launch of Safety, Respect, Equity in demanding a future in which all women enjoy safety, respect and equity. It is within reach and it starts here
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7 March, 2022

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Provisions of the Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Bill 2021

Implements certain recommendations of the Australian Human Rights Commission report, Respect@Work. National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces by amending the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 to amend the definition of 'unlawful discrimination'; and extend the period of time between an alleged incident and the lodging of a complaint in relation to the President's discretion to terminate a complaint;
Date
9 October, 2021

What are they so afraid of? I’m just a young brown Muslim woman speaking my mind

By asserting my identity in a way that challenges my ‘place in the world’, I inadvertently challenge those who feel entitled to their privilege and status.
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Date
10 May, 2018
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