David Van (Victoria, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

When then Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins handed down the Set the standard report, recommendation 2 asked us to demonstrate institutional leadership and recommendation 4 asked us to demonstrate individual leadership. Under the heading 'The case for change' the report states:

Many Australian workplaces have recognised that a safe and respectful workplace culture influences their ability to attract and retain the best people, drive organisational performance as well as to manage what are now significant reputational and legal risks.

What happened in the previous parliament did not enforce the Set the standard report. After almost two years it seems that nothing has been learnt and that we're in the same place we were then. Those opposite continue to attack Senator Reynolds and throw mud across the chamber, while claiming indemnity and innocence—