Small Steps | Safe Workplaces Sexual Harassment Conference

This conference is aimed at legal professionals, allied and other support staff, Human Resources managers, managers generally and anyone who may come into contact with people experiencing workplace sexual harassment. 

Link to the full two day program: HERE

Special Guest:

· Dr Anna Cody – Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner

Thursday 14th November 2024 Masterclasses:

· Ms Kate Eastman AM SC: ‘Davina and Goliath | Fighting the Good Fight’ a Masterclass for the CLC Sector and Sole Legal Practitioners

· Susan Price (Head of Practice Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment WLCACT) Best Practice: Acting for Respondents in Sexual Harassment Matters

· Alison Davies: Understanding Neurodiversity | Best Practice delivery of Administrative, Allied and Legal Services

· Andrew Mitchell, Co ordinator Sex Worker Project Scarlett Alliance: Sex Work is Work: Sex Workers Left Behind in Workplace Safety

-Abbey Kendall, CEO Working Women’s Centres Australia (WWCA): The Rollout of WWCs Across the Country (5.30pm – 7.30pm Drinks and Canapes)

Friday 15th November 2024:

· Leah Cameron, Principal Solicitor, Marrawah Law 

· Gabrielle Marchetti, Principal Lawyer Jobwatch: Recent updates in Sexual Harassment Law Including the New Workplace Exploitation Visa and the Costs Protection Amendment

· Ms Kate Eastman AM SC

· The Honourable Justice Turnbull

· The Honourable Justice Benjamin

· Sharmilla Bargon and Regina Featherstone: Presenting their Research on NDA use since the Respect@Work Report

· Detective Inspector Craig Joel and Candas Hogan, Regional Program Coordinator: Arch: Sexual Harm Coordinated Support

 ·Andrew Mitchell, Co ordinator Sex Worker Project Scarlett Alliance: Intersectionality

· Finale Panel: Collaboration for a Human Rights Act, Alina Thomas CEO Engender Equality, 

Arch Tour 

Wednesday, 13th November 2024
5:15 PM – 5.45 PM

Arch | CO LOCATED AND CO ORDINATED SUPPORTS FOR  people who have experienced sexual harm

The Services co located at Arch include Tasmania Police who are dedicated to offering responsive law enforcement, community engagement, and emergency support. 

Limited spaces available – Registration required. Please email events@womenslegaltas.org.au to reserve your spot.

(Included in your ticket purchase)

Made possible by funding from the Commonwealth Government, in response to Recommendation 53 of the Respect@Work Report