This inquiry was established to investigate the role of gender inequality - across all spheres of life - in contributing to the prevalence of domestic violence in Australia. It examined the role of gender stereotypes in contributing to cultural conditions which support domestic violence, including the messages conveyed to children and young people in through marketing, education, and entertainment, as well as the role of government initiatives in addressing the underlying causes of domestic violence, including the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the inquiry. This inquiry follows on from a 2015 inquiry into domestic violence that noted the complex range of social and personal factors that contribute to incidence and severity.
The East Beach writers are at it again, this time offering 14 new fictional tales about life along the Chesapeake Bay. The neighborhood of East Beach in Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for these vignettes of family, friendship, mystery, history, adventure, love, and light-hearted fun. Join the characters as they walk the tree-lined streets, stroll the sandy shores, or relax on a rocking chair on one of the deep front porches that define this community. By the Bay 2: More East Beach Stories is the perfect beach read, whether you've got your toes in the sand or simply wished you did. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to local non-profit groups dedicated to improving literacy. For more information on the designated charities, please visit our website, www.BythebayStories.blogspot.com and click on the Charities tab.
This inquiry was called by the Senate to investigate gender segregation in the workplace and its impact on women's economic equality. Topics include the nature and extent of industrial and occupational gender segregation, the driving factors, the contribution to the gender pay gap and other economic consequences for women, and possible interventions, including measures to encourage women's participation in male-dominated occupations and industries, measures to improve conditions in female-dominated occupations and industries, and measures to promote pay equity. This report presents the inquiry's findings and recommendations. Gender segregation across occupations and industries is the second most significant contributor to the pay gap between men and women in Australia, after sex discrimination. By international standards, Australia has a highly gender segregated workforce, with 60% of employees working in an industry dominated by a single gender. This is due not just to individual choices and actions, but because individuals' choices are constrained by a range of structural factors and social norms - for example, caring responsibilities, the availability of flexible work, and expectations about traditional gender roles.
With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this edited volume presents original thinking on the theory, research and practice surrounding child neglect. Comprehensive and current, the book takes an expansive look at how we can better address this prevalent issue. It explores the effects of neglect on the developing child and makes recommendations on how to identify neglect at the earliest opportunity. It considers common causal and contributing factors in neglect cases and the impact of these on children. The book details effective intervention techniques alongside case vignettes and shows how change can be achieved. It highlights the importance of supporting parental care and developing parental responsibility in families where children are neglected. Chapters provide in-depth descriptive examples and include a summary of learning points. Including practical suggestions for combating child neglect, this is an essential guide to best practice for students and practitioners working with children and families. The book also contains useful insights relevant to researchers and policy makers.
The Australian Labor Party is a democratic socialist party and has the objective of the democratic socialisation of industry, production, distribution and exchange, to the extent necessary to eliminate exploitation and other anti-social features in these fields. In 1921 the Australian Labor Party adopted its so-called 'socialist objective.' This objective has remained in its constitution to this day. There has been considerable debate as to whether the socialist objective should remain whether the objective should reflect a different purpose for Labor. In May 2014 the NSW Fabians were joined by the Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, ALP National President Jenny McAllister and Labor historian Nick Dyrenfurth to discuss what Labor's objective and future should be. --Title page verso.
One of the key aims of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children 2010-2022 is that 'services meet the needs of women and their children experiencing violence'. To that end, the Commonwealth Government provided funding for a national helpline - the '1800 RESPECT' Domestic and Sexual Violence National Counselling Service - as a first point of contact for women experiencing violence. Since that time, the service has seen changes in its procurement processes and governance. This inquiry has been commissioned by the Senate to investigate whether 1800 RESPECT is still supporting the National Plan, with a focus on the adequacy and quality of counselling provided, the procurement arrangements in use, the engagement of qualified staff and contractors, evaluation arrangements, and best practice in the sector. This report presents the findings and recommendations of the inquiry.
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The committee has approached this inquiry as a watching brief. Soon after the announcement of the postal survey, the committee held a number of public hearings speaking with the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Australian Electoral Commission and other agencies assisting to deliver the postal survey. The committee's overarching concern has been the treatment and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people throughout the postal survey." --Page 2.
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