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Dr Skye Saunders
Honorary Associate Professor
LLB, Grad Dip Legal Practice (Merit), PhD
ANU College of Law, Bld 6, Fellows Rd, Acton ACT 2600
ANU College of Law, 5 Fellows Rd, Acton ACT 2600
Research Themes
Biography
Dr Skye Saunders is Australia’s leading expert in the area of sexual harassment in rural communities. Skye is the author of the recently released book entitled Whispers from the Bush- The Workplace Sexual Harassment of Australian Rural Women. This work is the first in Australia to focus on the nature, pervasiveness and reporting of sexual harassment in rural workplaces. The book draws upon 107 interviews which Skye conducted with rurally located employees and employers about their experiences of sexual harassment at work, shining light on a largely hidden phenomenon.
Skye has also published a book chapter and seven journal articles in Australian and international law journals on the complexities of sexual harassment in male dominated workplaces. Skye advocates for gender and the law and her research has captured broader public interest with recent reports in The Age, Cleo magazine, ABC Radio National and in Fairfax’s Daily Life. Skye is a regular speaker at conferences and events, both in Australia and internationally. Recent examples of her presentations include the 9th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment, Milan, Italy, 2014 (where she presented two papers) and the 3rd National Rural Law and Justice Conference, Orange NSW.
Appointments
- Acting Director, ANU Legal Workshop.
- Director, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP)
- Director, Master of Legal Practice (MLP). Prior to being appointed as Director of these programs, Skye formerly served as Sub-Dean.
Recent news
22
Jan
2018
It's January 2018, and sexual-harassment commentary drips down the pages of our newspapers like brandy custard on the stale plum pudding in the back of the fridge. There is a shared intake of breath each time we learn of the un-sexy details of conduct allegedly enacted by some national icons.
23
Mar
2017
Speaking out against discrimination at work is far from easy. But, Dr Skye Saunders argues, it's necessary if we want a healthy workplace culture for women.
16
Mar
2017
ANU Legal Workshop recently sponsored the Law Institute Victoria's Dame Roma Mitchell Memorial Luncheon in Melbourne.
In the Media
18
Jun
2018
Skye Saunders quoted in The Land
8
Mar
2018
Skye Saunders speaks to Sydney Morning Herald
8
Mar
2018
Skye Saunders speaks to ABC Radio
4
Mar
2018
Skye Saunders interviewed by ABC Radio National
Research biography
Associate Director of the ANU Legal Workshop, Dr Skye Saunders is Australia’s leading expert in the area of sexual harassment in rural communities. Skye is the author of the recently released book entitled Whispers from the Bush- The Workplace Sexual Harassment of Australian Rural Women. This work is the first in Australia to focus on the nature, pervasiveness and reporting of sexual harassment in rural workplaces. The book draws upon 107 interviews which Skye conducted with rurally located employees and employers about their experiences of sexual harassment at work, shining light on a largely hidden phenomenon.
Skye has also published a book chapter and seven journal articles in Australian and international law journals on the complexities of sexual harassment in male dominated workplaces.
Skye advocates for gender and the law and her research has captured broader public interest with recent reports in The Age, Cleo magazine, ABC National and in Fairfax’ Daily Life.
Skye is a regular speaker a speaker at conferences and events, both in Australia and internationally. Recent examples of her presentations include the 9th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment, Milan, Italy, 2014 (where she presented two papers) and the 3rd National Rural Law and Justice Conference, Orange NSW.
