Elizabeth Broderick
Elizabeth Broderick is an Australian lawyer and former Sex Discrimination Commissioner who is known for her advocacy work in promoting gender equality and addressing issues of sexual harassment in workplaces. She led a significant review into the NSW Police promotions system in 2019, which highlighted a pervasive 'boys' club' culture and called for reforms to create a safer and more equitable environment for women in the police force.
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Elizabeth Broderick was honoured by the Sydney Women’s Fund for her work in supporting women experiencing domestic violence.
The great tradwife debate is something we should all discuss
Australia· 2025-08-23
Elizabeth Broderick conducted a review of the NSW Police Force that highlighted difficulties for women in achieving the rank of commissioner.
Successor will be a manAustralia· 2025-08-22
Elizabeth Broderick conducted a 2022 investigation into a culture of bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination.
Mining giant Rio Tinto gets a new Australian bossAustralia· 2025-07-15
Sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick’s review into the treatment of women in defence highlighted significant issues.
ADF sexual violence allegations reveals our military harbours rapists with minimal outrageAustralia· 2025-07-07
Elizabeth Broderick is the sex discrimination commissioner who conducted a review into the treatment of women in Defence.
The horrors of being a woman in the Australian Defence ForceAustralia· 2025-07-06
Elizabeth Broderick's investigation found a culture of bullying and discrimination at Rio Tinto.
ASX:RIO Rio Tinto boss Jakob Stausholm to exit the $164b miner after almost five years at the topAustralia· 2025-05-22
A review of residential colleges by Elizabeth Broderick found 19 per cent of students reported experiencing bullying or intimidation.
University of Sydney residential college applications are booming for students to live on-campusAustralia· 2025-05-16
Elizabeth Broderick outlined a 'boys’ club' culture in her review into the police promotions system.
NSW Police culture review to focus on sexual harassmentAustralia· 2025-03-25
