Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the CEDAW Committee – 12 June 2018 (iii) (iv) early intervention initiatives, which must be developed in consultation with Indigenous women, in a manner consistent with the principle of free, prior and informed consent. Ensure that subsequent Action Plans to the National Plan support prevention and early intervention initiatives and improve support for women with disability who experience violence, including in institutional and disability accommodation settings. Act on the findings the Commission’s review of Domestic Violence Death Review mechanisms in Australia, when released. Recommendation 4: That the Australian Government ensure there are adequate measures in place for the prevention of and response to sexual harassment in the workplace, with consideration of the identified strategies in the Commission’s 2012 survey report and the forthcoming outcomes of the 2018 survey. Recommendation 5: That the Australian Government ensure appropriate mental health services for women and girls at risk of self-harm and suicide. Recommendation 6: That the Australian Government support, and improve outcomes for, young mothers and their children, with particular reference to the recommendations in the Children’s Rights Report 2017. Recommendation 7: That the Australian Government ensure adequate protections are in place to prevent involuntary or coerced sterilisation of women and girls with disability. Recommendation 8: That the Australian Government ensure adequate legal and policy protections are in place to prevent medically unnecessary and/or harmful medical interventions on women and girls born with intersex variations. Recommendation 9: That the Australian Government: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) Implement targeted measures to reduce gender segregation in Australian workplaces.76 Implement targeted strategies to address the gender pay gap and women’s economic insecurity in retirement.77 Implement the relevant recommendations in the Supporting Working Parents: Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review Report.78 Provide for a minimum period of government-funded paid parental leave of 26 weeks, and an additional minimum of four weeks paid leave, which may only be taken by the supporting parent. Provide superannuation entitlements as part of paid parental leave. Consider removing the 12 month qualifying period for parental leave, and allow for greater flexibility in how and when to take the paid leave. Commit to funding future editions of the ABS Time Use study, to collect accurate data concerning the extent and distribution of unpaid work and its intersection with paid work. Include family and domestic violence leave in the National Employment Standards and modern awards. 13