The bold and the brave: How to speak up against bad culture

It seems speaking up is (finally) getting the traction it deserves.

Whether it’s calling out sexist behaviour or airing a systemic wrong that has flourished unchecked for years, plain speaking is definitely having a moment. Julia Banks’ high-profile defection to the federal parliament crossbench a few days ago, and her eloquent speech about bullying in the Liberal ranks in the wake of former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull’s dumping, paves the way for Julia to exercise her beliefs along with other political independents — hopefully continuing a tradition begun by the late Ted Mack.