Women launch class action against ADF alleging widespread sexual violence, misogyny and harassment

Female members of the military shouldn’t have to fight off their colleagues on a daily basis, lawyer saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWomen who allegedly suffered widespread and systemic sexual abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation while serving in the Australian defence force are taking part in a class action against the commonwealth.There are four applicants in the class action, whose names are withheld for legal reasons, but any woman subjected to sexual violence, sexual harassment or discrimination while working in the ADF between 12 November 2003 and 25 May 2025 is eligible to join them. Continue reading...