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Hiring process at Parliament House ‘hushes-up’ sexism and misogyny, ex-ministerial staffers say – ABC News
Former female ministerial staffers in the Coalition government are demanding urgent changes to the way staff are hired and fired in Parliament House, arguing the…
Former female ministerial staffers in the Coalition government are demanding urgent changes to the way staff are hired and fired in Parliament House, arguing the current system tolerates and “hushes-up” instances of sexism, and doesn’t support the career progression of women.
Key points:
- The women allege one staff member was known for making inappropriate comments in a former role
- The man is currently employed in a federal minister’s office
- They allege he regularly expressed his dislike for the Women’s…
