May Day, or the International Workers’ Day, is a global celebration of the labour movement and the hard-won rights of working people. It is observed in many countries on 1 May.
In Australia, milestones such as the 8-hour workday, paid parental leave, and many of the workplace protections we value today were achieved through the collective efforts of workers and the union movement.
At Working Women’s Centre Australia, we recognise that these rights were not easily won — and they won’t be upheld without continued advocacy.
May Day is a powerful reminder that workers’ lives matter, and that justice at work is only possible when we come together and take action.
📍 Events are happening across Australia throughout April and May — including rallies, dinners, and community workshops.
📣 Show your solidarity:
• Join a rally or march
• Support worker-led campaigns
• Speak up for safe, respectful workplaces
• Back union values in your community
TASMANIA
Monday, 28 April 2025
Small Steps | Around the State: International Workers Memorial Day 2025
FREE thought-provoking and empowering workshop, honouring International Workers Memorial Day.
When: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Invermay Bowls Club, Tasmania
Lunch Included
Our inspiring guest speakers include:
What’s on the agenda?
Awkward Conversations About Being Safe at Work
Managing Sexual Harassment from a Gendered Lens
To register: https://events.humanitix.com/small-steps-or-safe-workplaces-international-workers-memorial-day-2025
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Thursday, 1 May 2025
May Day Rally
Join workers from across South Australia as we take to the streets to celebrate solidarity and working-class power.
When: 12:00 PM
Where: Light Square, Adelaide
Bring your flags, banners, your family and your workmates, and let’s rally together for a better future!
May Day Dinner
This is an opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about fighting for a more equitable and just world, celebrating the power of collective action.
When: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Where: The Cypriot Club, Welland
Get tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-sa-may-day-dinner?hxchl=mkt-loc&hxref=australia%2Ffulham
NORTHERN TERRITORY
03-05 May 2025
Key events across the weekend
This year’s AEU NT Branch Conference marks the 50th anniversary of the union, celebrating five decades of advocacy for fair pay, improved working conditions, and a stronger public education system in the Northern Territory.
For more info, visit: https://aeunt.org.au/coming-up-in-may-aeu-nt-branch-conference-50-year-anniversary-celebrations
QUEENSLAND
03-23 May 2025
Labour Day Events across the State
The Queensland Council of Unions and its regional branches will again organise events across the state in 2025 to mark Labour Day, with workers, their families and supporters celebrating the achievements of working people through marches, events and family fun days.
The largest march is held in Brisbane, with events also occurring across regional Queensland.
For more info, visit: https://www.labourday.org.au/
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Sunday, 4 May 2025
May Day Rally
The May Day Festival is a family-friendly event held at the Fremantle Esplanade Park. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun event, which includes free ice cream, coffee, sausage sizzle, and free entertainment for kids and the family dog.
An organised union march through the streets of Fremantle will occur at midday, with road closures taking place from 12noon to approximately 12:45pm.
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Fremantle Esplanade- Marine Terrace, Fremantle
For more info, visit: https://www.unionswa.com.au/event/may-day-2025/
VICTORIA
Friday, 16 May 2025
Labour Day Dinner Dance
Enjoy an evening in solidarity with working Victorians. The Victorian Trades Hall Council’s Annual Labour Day Dinner Dance, open to all unionists, activists and supporters, is held to celebrate the progress of the labour movement in Australia and the world.
When: 5:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Where: ETU Ballroom, 54 Victoria St Carlton
Get tickets: https://www.weareunion.org.au/lddd2025
TASMANIA
Friday, 23 May 2025
May Day Toast
Join us for a night of solidarity, entertainment, delicious food and drinks, as the Tasmanian Awards are presented.
When: 7:00 PM
Where: Hobart Town Hall
In solidarity with women around the world and grounded in the power of collectivism, the Working Women’s Centre Australia welcomed Shruti Patidar and Era Yesica, representatives from IUF Asia-Pacific, the global union for food, farm, hotel and allied workers, hosted by our Advocacy & Policy Officer Aira Firdaus.
During their visit, they shared their concerns and insights about the challenges women workers face across the region, as well as the powerful wins achieved when they unite around shared causes.
We also discussed the misuse of NDAs in Australia and, together with their affiliates the United Workers Union, explored ways to support each other’s efforts to end gender-based violence and harassment in workplaces.
Find out more about our campaign ‘Our silence is not for sale’, and how you can support the call for NDA reform.
Australia has plenty of International Women’s Day events lined up to inspire, connect, and empower you and your community!
Whether you’re looking to network, learn, or take action, there’s something for you.
Explore events happening across Australia and be part of the movement for gender equality, workplace safety, and women’s rights.
📅 Find an event in your city that speaks to you.
💡 Get inspired.
✊ Be part of the change.
PERTH
Friday, 28 February 2025
5pm – Northbridge Piazza, Perth
Event: International Women’s Day 2025 Rally
Leading up to the WA State Election, this year’s theme, “My Rights, My Body, My Vote,” highlights the ongoing significance of the women’s rights movement. The rally aims to foster meaningful dialogue on women’s empowerment, autonomy, and participation in society.
CANBERRA
Thursday, 6 March 2025
12pm – London Circuit, Canberra City
Event: 2025 CPSU International Women’s Day Forum and Market Day
WWC ACT and Women’s Legal ACT will host an informational stall on financial autonomy.
MELBOURNE
Thursday, 6 March 2025
5.30 pm – State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne
Event: Melbourne International Women’s Day Rally
The rally will bring people together in Melbourne to demand justice, safety, respect, and equality for all women.
HOBART
Friday, 7 March 2025
1pm – The Law Society, 28 Murray Street, Hobart (in person) and livestreamed
Event: CPD session – Managing Sexual Harassment Matters from a Gendered Lens
WWC TAS and Women’s Legal TAS will present a session on trauma-informed strategies to support clients and navigate the complexities of sexual harassment through a gendered lens.
DARWIN
Saturday, 8 March 2025
8.30 am – Gather in the Civic Centre courtyard (Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin)
Event: 2025 International Women’s Day Walk and Celebrations
Find out more about what’s happening at NT WWC for International Women’s Day 2025 here.
ADELAIDE
Saturday, 8 March 2025
10.30 am – Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), Adelaide
Event: International Women’s Day March
The march advocates for safety, equality and respect, while celebrating the achievements of women unionists. It brings people together to support one another, reflect on lessons from the past and the rights we strive for today – all in spirit of solidarity and celebration.
SYDNEY
Saturday, 8 March 2025
1pm – Sydney Town Hall Square, 483 George St, Sydney
Event: Sydney International Women’s Day 2025
Participants are encouraged to bring their flags, friends, and posters to march, raise their voices, and hear from inspiring women.
BRISBANE
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
7am – Victoria Park / Barrambin Function Venue
2025 Basic Rights and Working Women Qld International Women’s Day Breakfast
The event will explore the impact and practice of silencing women seeking justice in their workplaces through the perpetual use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
Last week, we wrapped up 2024 with a national planning day, bringing all the Working Women’s Centres (WWCs) together to dream big and set our goals for 2025 and beyond.
What a remarkable year—or rather, six months—it’s been! Since funding began for Working Women’s Centre Australia (WWCA) in July 2024, along with the establishment of WWCs nationwide, we’ve achieved extraordinary growth, driven by our mission to deliver better support, services, and advocacy for working women.
The planning day started with an incredible panel facilitated by our CEO, Abbey Kendall, featuring two powerhouse voices for workers’ rights: Helen Creed, a life member of the union movement and subcommittee board member at WWCA, and Abbie Spencer from the Australian Services Union SA + NT, discussing Trade Unions and Working Women’s Centres – Identity and Values. They shared the long-standing relationship between WWCs and unions—built on shared values like fairness, solidarity, and equity.
We also heard from Katrina Ironside, CEO of Women’s Legal Services NSW. Katrina’s stories of activism and legal services for women reminded us all why this work is so important—and so urgent.
Working together was at the heart of the day as Centres shared updates, explored our collective vision and values, and engaged in strategic discussions about governance and workplace issues affecting women. We also reaffirmed our commitment to international solidarity by collaborating with the Working Women’s Centre Timor-Leste, reinforcing our shared goals of empowering working women.
Looking back on 2024, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished. WWCA was established as a national body as part of implementing Recommendation 49 from the Respect@Work report. This milestone ensures WWCs are now funded in every state and territory, providing more women than ever with access to vital support when they need it most.
As the national body, WWCA brings the Centres together, shares resources, drives campaigns, amplifies women’s voices in policy discussions, and advocates for ongoing funding for the Centres. This year, we started planning our campaign to address the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements—a critical step towards breaking the silence in workplace sexual harassment and discrimination.
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re full of energy, ideas, and hope. With feminist principles, union values, and a shared commitment to activism leading the way, we’re ready to take on new challenges and keep fighting for a fairer, safer future for all working women.
To everyone who’s been with us on this journey—thank you. Your solidarity fuels our work and inspires us to keep pushing for change. As we gear up for another year, the Working Women’s Centre Australia wish you a safe, joyful, and empowering New Year.
See you all in 2025!
The Working Women’s Centre Australia (WWCA) joined forces with leading voices at the Small Steps, Safe Workplaces – Sexual Harassment Conference, held on 14–15 November in Hobart, Tasmania.
Hosted by the Women’s Legal Service Tasmania, the event brought together industry experts, advocates, and policymakers to address workplace sexual harassment, its prevention, and support for victim-survivors.
A Platform for Progress
Over two days, the conference provided a vital space for collaboration, with keynote speeches delivered by Dr Anna Cody, Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner; Ms Kate Eastman AM SC; and the Honourable Justice Turnbull. Discussions spanned trauma-informed legal practices, cultural safety in workplaces, updates on sexual harassment laws, and unique challenges faced by marginalised groups, such as sex workers. Andrew Mitchell from Scarlet Alliance led one of the panels addressing these issues.
Abbey Kendall, Chief Executive Officer of Working Women’s Centre Australia, presented The Rollout of WWCs Across the Country and emphasised the importance of the expanding network of Working Women’s Centres nationally. Highlighting the Albanese government’s funding Centres across the country, Kendall described this as a transformative moment in the movement’s history, with Working Women’s Centres now operating in every state and territory.
This expansion draws from decades of collective expertise from Working Women’s Centres, Women’s Legal Services, community legal centres, and trade unions. Together, we are building stronger, feminist-led Centres to address systemic workplace inequities.” Kendall said, highlighting the collaborative effort driving this significant progress.
Challenging the Silence: A Spotlight on NDAs
One of the conference’s standout sessions featured the presentation of the Let’s Talk About Confidentiality report by Regina Featherstone from the Human Rights Law Centre and Sharmilla Bargon from WWC NSW. Released in April this year, their research examined the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in workplace sexual harassment settlements, uncovering deeply concerning findings:
The session underscored the urgent need for reform and a firm commitment to addressing NDA misuse.
NDAs hinder transparency, prevent accountability, and retraumatise victim-survivors. It’s time for legislative reform to ensure victim-survivors are protected, not silenced,” said the keynote speakers.
Building Momentum for Change
WWCA is advocating for national law reform when it comes to the misuse of NDAs. NDA national law reform is another way we can dismantle systemic barriers to justice and create safer, harassment-free workplaces.
Abbey Kendall stated that “There are clearly times where NDAs can be helpful and even powerful for victim/survivors, and those are generally the times when the victim/survivor wants one. As always, the issue is nuanced. It is important to recognise that NDAs can be essential to the healing and closure of survivors/victims’ complaints.
It can’t be a blanket ban, but we can seek law reform and change that preserves the right of a women to negotiate an NDA and at the same time, ends the weaponization of NDAs.
The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration across sectors, uniting legal professionals, community advocates, and policymakers. It also served as a launchpad for WWCA’s national advocacy strategy, which focuses on policy reform, education, and community engagement.
The event concluded with a call to action, reminding attendees that workplace safety and gender equity are collective responsibilities. As Kendall emphasised:
We will be working with victim-survivors, Working Women’s Centres from across the country, our community legal service and trade union colleagues, the Australian Government, and other parliamentary representatives to make this change. It’s important change, simple change, and overdue change—let’s get it done.”
The Small Steps, Safe Workplaces – Sexual Harassment Conference reaffirmed the power of shared knowledge and advocacy in driving meaningful change for workplaces across Australia.
MEDIA RELEASE
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in workplace settlements on sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination are having a chilling effect on victim-survivors, public transparency and action to change our workplaces for the better.
Almost all sexual harassment settlement agreements include a strict NDA which prevent the person who has experienced sexual harassment from speaking about it – including to family, their medical practitioners as well as public interest inquiries or investigations.
Abbey Kendall, WWCA CEO speaking at last week’s Small Steps, Safe Workplace Sexual Harassment Conference in Hobart, said:
“We know from public inquiries and even Royal Commissions that silencing of victim-survivors in institutional spaces causes enormous harm – so why would this be any different for workplace sexual harassment? There is growing evidence internationally that NDAs compound a person’s distress and pain, makes them feel that their own needs are being trampled on or betrayed, and creates feelings of debilitating shame and burden including around not warning others.”
“We also know that NDAs hinder positive action in workplaces and society to prevent sexual harassment in the first place; letting employers off the hook for systemic issues and perpetrators off the hook for their behavior.”
“Employers now have an express obligation to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, and we believe that the misuse and default use of NDAs, is in breach of Positive Duty laws introduced as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to implementing the Respect@Work recommendations.”
The Respect@Work Report raised grave concerns about the unregulated overuse and misuse of NDAs, and the impact they have on transparency and preventing sexual harassment. New Commonwealth guidelines around the use of NDAs have been produced.
However, a groundbreaking report released by the University of Sydney in March this year, Regina Featherstone and Sharmilla Bargon’s Let’s Talk About Confidentiality: NDA use in sexual harassment settlements since the Respect@Work Report, provides a powerful case that these guidelines have yet to substantially impact on how NDAs are used in Australia.
Kendall said,
“The Respect@Work NDA Guidelines can be helpful however it’s clear that more legislative and regulatory power is needed to change rusted on practices that protect cultures of sexual harassment. This can be seen in all types of workplaces right through to places like Federal Parliament where sexual harassment is being reported at high levels and as we recently saw in Senate Estimates, while attempting to stick to the NDA Guidelines even the Commonwealth admits there are times these may not be followed.”
Sharmilla Bargon, co-author of Let’s Talk About Confidentiality and Assistant Principal Solicitor, Working Women’s CentreNSW, said:
“Times have changed, and we need to take urgent steps to keep up with community standards and expectations. We must work together to stop sexual harassment, and not just react once the harm has already been done. Our research showed that there are significant issues with the way sexual harassment matters are resolved, in particular that NDAs are misused to both silence victim-survivors and to keep perpetrators in workplaces, free to sexually harass again. Perpetrators must be held accountable for their actions and employers must step up in their responsibilities to provide safe workplaces. Now is the time to take action.”
Legislative and regulatory change to restrict the overuse and misuse of NDA is the way forward to:
· Provide stronger protection for victim survivors and the public interest.
· Shakeup and ban rusted on practices that protect cultures of sexual harassment.
· Provide greater consistency with and to support Positive Duty to prevent sexual harassment laws.
· Build on important existing commitments to implementing Respect@Work recommendations.
Currently the Victorian Government is in the consultation stage for legislation to end the misuse of NDAs in cases of workplace sexual harassment, with other state Attorneys-General reportedly following this progress very closely.
Abbey Kendall concluded:
“We need to look closely at the system nationally – through Commonwealth and State-based systems – to change the laws and culture that ultimately serve to silence survivors and victims
“At WWCA, ending the misuse of NDAs is a key focus for our national advocacy and policy initiatives to advance women’s rights in the workplace. We will be working with our national Working Women Centre network, our community legal service and trade union colleagues, the Australian Government and other parliamentary representatives, to make this change. It’s important change, simple change and overdue change – let’s get it done.”
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Abbey Kendall
CEO WWCA
0412 454 900
abbey@wwc.org.au
Thais Martins
Communications Officer WWCA
thais.martins@wwc.org.au
08 8410 6499
The Small Steps | Safe Workplaces Sexual Harassment Conference will be held on November 14-15, 2024, at the University of Tasmania’s School of Law.
This essential event brings together leaders, advocates, and experts dedicated to addressing workplace sexual harassment and fostering safe, respectful work environments across Australia.
Our CEO, Abbey Kendall, will be presenting The Rollout of Working Women’s Centres Across the Country at the conference, which expands the support for women facing workplace challenges, in response to Recommendation 49 of the Respect@Work report.
Alongside Abbey, Sharmilla Bargon from WWC NSW and Regina Featherstone of Human Rights Law Centre will discuss their research on the misuse non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Additionally, Susan Price and Ella Kelly from the Women’s Legal Centre ACT & Region will lead a masterclass, sharing practical strategies for addressing workplace sexual harassment with transparency and empathy.
The two-day event will bring together thought leaders who will provide the latest insights into law, advocacy, and best practices for creating safer workplaces.
This conference is a must-attend event for legal professionals, HR managers, and advocates committed to addressing workplace sexual harassment.
📅 When: November 14-15, 2024
📍 Where: University of Tasmania, School of Law
For more details and to register, visit The Small Steps | Safe Workplaces Sexual Harassment Conference link.
Working Women’s Centres (WWC) have been funded in every state and territory to assist women who are experiencing sexual harassment, discrimination and other workplace issues.
The Albanese Government has funded established centres (South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory) and women’s legal centres, community legal centres, unions and workers’ compensation services to establish centres in Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania.
Newly established WWCs are set to commence operations and will shortly provide free and confidential support to women seeking information, support and advice about workplace issues, with a focus on sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
The funding responds to Recommendation 49 of the Respect@Work report which stated:
Australian governments provide increased and recurrent funding to Working Women’s Centres to provide information, advice, and assistance to vulnerable workers who experience sexual harassment.
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, in her Respect@ Work Report recognised the unique holistic support provided by Working Women’s Centres: “We found they were uniquely the most effective, victim-centric model that could deliver support, advice [and] advocacy to women [across a] range of issues in their work.”
The established South Australian, Northern Territory and Queensland WWCs have been fighting for ongoing and expanded funding for decades and excitingly welcome the expansion of the WWC network.
WWCs provide crucial legal, education and advocacy services to women who are experiencing workplace issues, predominately sexual harassment and discrimination. Legal advice and representation for working women and representation is free, confidential and trauma informed.
Centres will also undertake important work to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace by providing workplace training and community education to assist employers to create safe workplaces.
WWCs have always worked in partnership with the women’s movement, trade unions, all levels of government and legal providers to assist women who fall through the cracks. This new funding will strengthen these relationships nationwide.
Funding
The already established South Australian, Northern Territory and Queensland WWCs have been funded to expand their services.
The following services have been funded to establish Centres in:
Working Women’s Centre Australia (National Body)
The Albanese Government has also funded the South Australian Working Women’s Centre to establish the National Body, Working Women’s Centre Australia which will lead and coordinate advocacy, research and contributions to policy debates about systemic issues effecting working women.
Abbey Kendall, former Director of the South Australian Working Women’s Centre has been appointed the WWC Australia CEO.
State and Territory Services
Media contacts in each state and territory can be contacted to discuss local WWC Centres and their operations.
Quotes Attributable to Abbey Kendall, WWC Australia CEO:
“For 45 years, Working Women’s Centres have been a voice for Australian women. This funding is an opportunity to build, extend and expand our impact in all states and territories and improve the lives of Working Women across the country.”
“Working Women’s centres are an industrial safety net for working women who fall through the cracks. Our holistic model of service has been nationally recognised in the Respect@Work report and this new funding will allow us to reach more women and help create safer workplaces for everyone. ”
“The government’s investment in Working Women’s Centres fosters a more equitable and inclusive society where every woman can thrive. By supporting women in the workforce, we unlock their full potential, driving economic growth and social progress for the benefit of all.”
Quotes Attributable to Katrina Ironside Women’s Legal Services NSW CEO”
Women’s Legal Service NSW has provided legal services to working women for more than 20 years, enhancing women’s economic security and moving the dial on gender equality. We have provided free specialist legal help to working women who have been forced to endure sexual harassment and discrimination at work, as well as undertaking systemic advocacy in support of women’s rights at work.
We are delighted to have been recognised for this work by being funded to establish the new Working Women’s Centre in NSW. The funding will ensure women’s safety and economic security as working women. This is the only gender-specific trauma informed service for working women in NSW.
We look forward to being able to assist more women to stand up for their right to a safe workplace.
Quotes attributable to Dr Jennie Gray, Women’s Legal Service WA CEO
“Women’s Legal Service WA is excited to be partnering with Circle Green to deliver the inaugural Working Women’s Centre in Western Australia. Our collaboration leverages our expertise in both the provision of gender specific legal services and employment law.”
“The establishment of a Centre in Western Australia’s has been long awaited. We are looking forward to delivering services to improve outcomes for women with workplace issues that reflect this state’s geography, scale and industries.’
Quotes Attributable to Kristen Wallwork, Executive Director South-East Monash Legal Service Victoria:
“The establishment of Working Women Centre Victoria marks a significant milestone in addressing the needs of women across Victoria,” said Kristen Wallwork, Executive Director of SMLS. “Our consortium combines the expertise of four leading organisations committed to advancing gender equity and justice in the workplace. The consortium looks forward to collaborating closely with our local partners to deliver impactful services, and with the Working Women’s Centre National Body to drive positive change,”
Quotes Attributable to Eloise Dalton – Working Women Queensland Director, part of Basic Rights Queensland
“We currently provide services to over 1000 women each year. This funding means we can continue to provide critical services to women who have nowhere else to turn when faced with sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying and underpayments. The existing and newly established Centres will play a crucial role in advocating for the rights and well-being of women in the workforce.”
Quotes attributable to Nicki Petrou, Director NT WWC
“After many years, we are pleased to see some funding security and recognition of the value that Working Women’s Centres provide to working women, the community, including the unique challenges involving working and delivering services in remote, regional, rural locations. This enables us to now get on with vital work addressing poor employment practices both individually and systemically and continue to provide a safe place for women to seek our support.
Existing Working Women’s Centres have worked collaboratively, advocating for sustainable funding including for a national peak body. We are excited to see this vision realised and look forward to working with the new Working Women’s Centres. We appreciate the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing the Respect@Work report recommendations, and the work of the former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins and her team in relation to this landmark report and support.”
Quotes attributable to Nikki Candy, Interim Director of SA WWC
“We are so pleased to grow the WWC network and increase our impact across the country. Working Women’s Centre’s are an institution for working women, and our service has been life changing for many South Australian women. We look forward to expanding our education and workplace training services to ensure that we are providing workplace education to workplaces in small to medium enterprise, in high-risk industries and to those who need it the most.”
Quote attributable to Yvette Cehtel, Women’s Legal Services Tasmania CEO”
“Women’s Legal Service Tasmania (WLST) and Worker Assist Tasmania are excited to be launching a Working Women’s Centre in Tasmania through WLST. This will mean women in Tasmania will have access to legal assistance covering sexual harassment, employment law, discrimination and workers compensation, accessible in one place.
The legal assistance will be supplemented with integrated social support from a social worker and a financial counsellor. Part of the offering will also be the rolling out of training and workshops targeting employers to improve safety at work.
WLST and Worker Assist Tasmania are currently recruiting for these positions.”
Media Contacts
WWC Australia
Abbey Kendall, CEO of Working Women’s Centres Australia
Email: abbey@wwc.org.au
08 8410 6499
South Australia
Nikki Candy, Interim WWC SA Director
Email: nikki@wwc.org.au
08 8410 6499
Queensland
Eloise Dalton – Director of Working Women’s Queensland
07 3421 2505
Northern Territory
Nicki Petrou – WWC NT Director
(08) 8981 0655
Western Australia
Dr Jennie Gray CEO of Women’s Legal Services
0427 017 467
New South Wales
Katrina Ironside Women’s Legal Service NSW CEO
Katrina.Ironside@wlsnsw.org.au
(02) 8745 6900
Tasmania
Yvette Cehtel CEO Women’s Legal Service Tasmania
(03) 6231 9466
Victoria
South-East Monash Legal Service Inc – consortium arrangement
Kristen Wallwork (Executive Director)
(03) 9545 7400
Australian Capital Territory
Elena Rosenman Women’s Legal Services ACT CEO
(02) 6257 4377
What happens when the price of justice is your voice?
In this powerful video, Leanne and Karen share their experiences of workplace sexual harassment and the silencing effect of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Through their stories, we hear the reality behind the legal language: the isolation, the loss, and the struggle to be heard.
With insights from legal experts and authors of the Let’s Talk About Confidentiality report, Regina Featherston and Sharmilla Bargon, Legal Director at the Working Women’s Centre NSW the video explores how NDAs have become a common response to sexual harassment cases and why that needs to change.
It is a story of courage, accountability, and the urgent call to end silence where truth should be spoken.