Australia proposes new laws for Parliament House staff, imposing fines/jail time for unreported misconduct complaints and creating a parliamentary standards commission.

Australia proposes stricter laws for politicians, chiefs of staff, and others working at Parliament House. They could face fines up to $3 million or 15 years in jail if they don't report worker complaints of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination, or bullying to a new body investigating misconduct allegations. The parliamentary standards commission will be created to address workplace misconduct.

May 19, 2024
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