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Case study: Seaman sinks stress in deep blue

Heather Millar, writer, WorkCover

Long-time seaman Ivan Verschuur says no to bullying and abuse at work.

Two and a half million Australians experience bullying during their working lives, costing the Australian economy about $15 billion a year, according to a new report undertaken by the Productivity Commission. The report also suggests that bullying and harassment are not properly addressed in occupational health and safety laws. Ivan Verschuur is a seaman who – after 35 years on the waterfront – experienced bullying in the workp...

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Published 22 March, 2010 | Updated 23 March, 2010