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DJs scandal highlights nation's 'systemic harassment'
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick says today's resignation of David Jones CEO Mark McInnes highlights the extent to which sexual harassment remains deeply entrenched in Australian workplaces.

Minerals Council scrambles to retract tax survey prize
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has instructed the removal of a link from emails it sent out that offered the chance of a $30,000 prize if readers voiced their opposition to the Government about the mining tax.

Cyberbullying problem beyond school gates, teachers warn
The Australian Education Union has backed a call by a New South Wales coroner for more counsellors in schools but says cyberbullying must also be addressed.