Morrison government behind secrecy clause in payout to Dyson Heydon’s alleged victims

Morrison government behind secrecy clause in payout to Dyson Heydon’s alleged victims

Three of Heydon’s former associates received a payout from the Commonwealth for sexual harassment they suffered,but the government doesn’t want taxpayers to know how much they were paid.

  • byJacqueline Maley

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Dyson Heydon’s victims reach financial settlement with Commonwealth

Dyson Heydon’s victims reach financial settlement with Commonwealth

Rachael Patterson Collins,Chelsea Tabart and Alex Eggerking made the claim under the Sex Discrimination Act.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Coalition’s concern for rule of law a ‘convenient fig leaf’
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Coalition’s concern for rule of law a ‘convenient fig leaf’

Until the events of last week engulfed the government,the PM’s passion for the rule of law was repeatedly missing in action.

  • byJosh Bornstein
Police sought copies of report on High Court sexual harassment claims

Police sought copies of report on High Court sexual harassment claims

The court's chief executive and principal registrar,Philippa Lynch,said the six complainants could individually choose to give police the section of the report relating to them.

  • byKatina Curtis
Heydon investigation leads nine Walkley nominations for Herald

Heydon investigation leads nine Walkley nominations for Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald's investigation into sexual harassment claims against the former High Court justice has been nominated for two of the country's top media awards.

Women fear being called'dobbers'if they speak on sexual harassment:Heydon accuser

Women fear being called'dobbers'if they speak on sexual harassment:Heydon accuser

"Australians are raised not to be'dobbers';it's'un Australian',"Noor Blumer told the Australian Women Lawyers conference in an online speech on Friday.

  • byJacqueline Maley
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'It's 2020,not 1970':Men in law call time on sexual harassment
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'It's 2020,not 1970':Men in law call time on sexual harassment

Male lawyers say it is time for them to take an active role in combatting sexual harassment.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Top legal women call on Attorney-General to establish independent complaints body for judges
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Top legal women call on Attorney-General to establish independent complaints body for judges

Hundreds of female leaders in law have asked the Attorney-General to ensure the"integrity and diversity” of the judicial appointments.

  • byJacqueline Maley andKate McClymont
Attorney-General orders'urgent review'of sexual harassment processes after Heydon claims

Attorney-General orders'urgent review'of sexual harassment processes after Heydon claims

Public confidence in the justice system requires that lawyers and judges are held to the highest ethical standards,NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman said.

  • byKate McClymont andJacqueline Maley
Attorney-General seeks advice on stripping Dyson Heydon of QC title
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Attorney-General seeks advice on stripping Dyson Heydon of QC title

The allegations against the former High Court judge were"appalling",Attorney-General Mark Speakman said.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
NSW Supreme Court appoints adviser to handle complaints about judges

NSW Supreme Court appoints adviser to handle complaints about judges

The NSW Supreme Court has appointed an external adviser to handle complaints about workplace conduct including sexual harassment.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn