Dr Skye Saunders

Honorary Associate Professor
LLB, Grad Dip Legal Practice (Merit), PhD

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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

08
Apr
2019
Catherine Bladen in front of a law library bookcase
2018 ANU Prize recipient Catherine Bladen talks about winning
22
Jan
2018
Skye Saunders
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
Woman in professional meeting
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
Dr Skye Saunders and Tasneem Chopra
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.

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