A new report reveals the level of workplace misconduct within Parliament
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Three years after  a landmark review of the workplace culture in Parliament House found that it was “revolting and humiliating”, a new report suggests that the building where our laws are made might still be an unsafe environment. A new watchdog at Parliament House, has revealed more than 300 complaints - made over a nine month period - including sexual assault, stalking and intimidation. Today, workplace relations and federal breaking news reporter Olivia Ireland, on this new report. And what Brittany Higgins, the former parliamentary staffer whose allegations of rape led to this report, has to say about it.   Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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