Deborah O'Neill (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Can you believe that, right now, in 2025, there are women in Australia who don't have access to a toilet in their workplace? This is a reality for too many women who work in the transport sector, highlighted in a new survey conducted by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, the mighty RTBU—and a shout-out to Alex Claassens. Nearly three out of every four women, 73 per cent, working in the sector reported health issues because of inadequate workplace sanitary facilities. Dehydration, UTIs, digestive issues, menstrual complications and kidney problems—all the result of not having access to a safe, private toilet in their workplace.

Women are delaying their toilet breaks. They're dehydrating themselves. They're having to carry used period products around in their pockets or bags during shifts, or even having to wear adult nappies or special underwear just to get through their shift. The response of managers? Too often, they laugh it off, and they make comments like, 'That's just how it works in this job.' Not good enough! I support this campaign. Every decent Australian should too.

Sue Lines (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator O'Neill. The time for responding has expired. We'll move to question time.