DSpace Community:https://hdl.handle.net/2440/2932024-03-28T20:11:31Z2024-03-28T20:11:31ZManaging leaky bodies at work and study :
Improving the provision of sanitary infrastructure in
male-designated toilets at higher education
institutionsGrant-Smith, D.Hewitt, A.Maelorian, L.https://hdl.handle.net/2440/1403302024-01-11T23:15:10Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Managing leaky bodies at work and study :
Improving the provision of sanitary infrastructure in
male-designated toilets at higher education
institutions
Author: Grant-Smith, D.; Hewitt, A.; Maelorian, L.
Abstract: Although period poverty remains an ongoing concern, from an infrastructural perspective the provision of disposal facilities for menstrual products in countries like Australia has been largely addressed for those identifying as female. By contrast, there remains a significant provision gap for trans and nonbinary people who menstruate. This briefing paper considers the impact of a lack of sanitation infrastructure for all people who menstruate and male staff and students with faecal or urinary incontinence or chronic bowel and bladder issues within higher education institutions. One of the practical problems both groups face in relation to using campus-based male-designated toileting facilities is a lack of sanitary infrastructure to support the discrete and hygienic disposal of continence and menstrual products and packaging. In a university context, this lack of access to sanitation infrastructure can negatively impact the ability of staff and students to fully engage in on-campus learning, teaching and social activities. This briefing paper explores the regulatory and justice arguments in support of providing additional sanitary disposal infrastructure in male-designated toilet stalls on the basis that failing to do so is not only inequitable as it may limit these individuals from fully participating in life on campus but may also potentially constitute prohibited discrimination.2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTorrens and trusts: Weight of policy versus protecting the beneficiaryBabie, P.https://hdl.handle.net/2440/1403272024-01-11T23:11:56Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Torrens and trusts: Weight of policy versus protecting the beneficiary
Author: Babie, P.
Abstract: Torrens title represents a policy decision favoring certainty of legal title over
the remedial flexibility, and so somewhat less certain status, of equitable title.
Confusion about this policy often arises in calls for ‘noting of trusts on title’ so
as to allow the ‘true owner’ to be ascertained. This article considers whether
sufficient protection currently exists within Torrens systems for equitable
interests—especially the express trust of a fee simple—through exceptions
to indefeasibility, caveats, or other means of notation. Part II recounts the
nature of equity as it affects real property law generally. Part III examines the
policy of Torrens with respect to equitable interests. Part IV considers the
arguments that might be advanced on both sides of the debate over the place
of trusts within Torrens systems. Part V concludes: while there are sound
reasons for possible reform through allowing for the notation of trusts in the
Register, that change would not come without cost, legal, pragmatic, and
material.2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTemporary Migrant Labour and Unpaid Work in AustraliaHowe, J.Stewart, A.J.Owens, R.https://hdl.handle.net/2440/1401462023-12-12T00:25:21Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Temporary Migrant Labour and Unpaid Work in Australia
Author: Howe, J.; Stewart, A.J.; Owens, R.
Abstract: Increasing attention is being given to the exploitation of temporary migrant workers in Australia, especially in relation to wage underpayments and ‘cashback scams’ where visa holders are coerced into returning a portion of their wage to their employer. However, very little focus has been given to the incidence of unpaid work performed by temporary migrants. This article examines how previous forms of regulation affecting visas for working holiday makers and international students actively encouraged the performance of unpaid work by allowing unpaid work to count towards either permanent residency or an extension of a visa holder’s temporary stay. The article also assesses the current regulation of temporary migrant workers and the likelihood that it creates incentives for this cohort to perform unpaid work. We argue that this likelihood largely stems from the employer-driven nature of Australia’s temporary and permanent migration program, and the ability for visa holders to achieve a favourable migration outcome through the performance of paid work, for which unpaid work is often a gateway.2018-01-01T00:00:00ZAre work experience participants protected against sex discrimination or sexual harassment?Hewitt, A.Owens, R.Stewart, A.Howe, J.https://hdl.handle.net/2440/1401012023-12-06T02:38:52Z2021-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Are work experience participants protected against sex discrimination or sexual harassment?
Author: Hewitt, A.; Owens, R.; Stewart, A.; Howe, J.
Abstract: More and more young Australians are undertaking periods of work experience as a part of their study or independently to facilitate their transition into employment. They are often subject to a significant power disparity compared to others in the workplace, and need the placement to finish a course, and/or to get practical experience, connections and industry references. This makes them vulnerable, including to sexual harassment and sex discrimination. However, whether prohibitions of such conduct apply to them is a complex question, which this article explores.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z