Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 615 standing in my name, and in the name of Senator Moore.

Leave granted.

I, and on behalf of Senator Moore, move the motion as amended:

That the Senate notes the growing public and industry concern relating to the allegations of sexism, sexual harassment and assault within the Australian media and arts industry following the Harvey Weinstein scandals in Hollywood, and;

(a) Calls on broadcasters and independent production companies to outline what steps they have taken and what steps they will take to stamp out the insidious culture of enabling sexual harassers, abusers and misogynistic bullies in their industry by not making a stand or holding perpetrators accountable, highlighted by the horrific accounts come to light this week;

(b) Asks broadcasters and independent production companies to consider the corporate reputational damage for inaction on sexual harassment in the workplace;

(c) Calls on all broadcasters and independent production companies to commit to ending the culture of sexual harassment and assault in the workplace;

(d) Acknowledges the brave people, mostly women, who were victim to despicable behaviour from their colleagues and superiors; and

(e) Encourages diversity and inclusion across race, gender, sexuality, ability and region in broadcasting in an effort to foster respectful and considerate workplaces.

Question agreed to.