Politics

Xero founder’s accuser questions PM on workplace sexual harm

A former Xero employee challenged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about workplace power imbalances and sexual consent at a public event in Napier.

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A former Xero employee confronted Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about how workplace power dynamics affect consent and sexual harm to women in New Zealand. The exchange took place at a public event in Napier where the PM fielded questions on sexual harm, the economy and Māori representation. The accuser pressed the Prime Minister on what his government would do to address these issues.

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NZ Herald

Rod Drury accuser questions Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over National’s response to sexual harm

The PM faced questions on sexual harm, the economy and Māori representation in Napier.

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Newstalk ZB

Sir Rod Drury accuser questions Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over National’s response to sexual harm

An accuser of a high-profile CEO has quizzed the Prime Minister about what his party would do about sexual harm to women in New Zealand.

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Stuff

Former Xero employee presses Luxon over workplace power and sexual harm

Former Xero employee Ally Naylor put Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the spot over workplace power imbalances, asking whether sexual activity could be considered consensual when one person held significantly more power.

Read the full story at Stuff