Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

Well, indeed, we do. As Senator Payne has rightly said in both her International Women's Day address but also in question time today, we need to acknowledge that we all have a responsibility in relation to the many issues that have been raised over recent weeks, in particular. We have a responsibility to ensure that this place sets an example for the nation in terms of the type of workplace practices that are here. Workplace practices need to ensure, so far as possible, that we stamp out instances of bullying, sexual harassment or sexual assault, that we provide appropriate support services and investigatory services in support where such instances continue, and that we set an example in all of those processes, procedures and practices for others to follow. That's the type of work that I'm committed to supporting. I trust that Ms Jenkins, in the review she's undertaking, will deliver recommendations that assist us in that regard.