Air traffic controllers sacked for bullying and sexual harassment

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Air traffic controllers are dismissed from the agency that controls Australian aviation, amid a crackdown on bullying and harassment, but insiders warn poor behaviour by senior managers continues to be covered up.

Air traffic controllers have been dismissed from the agency that controls Australian aviation, amid a crackdown on bullying and harassment, but insiders warn poor behaviour by senior managers continues to be covered up.

"Our staff are required to strictly comply with the code of conduct, which explicitly prohibits all forms of bullying and harassment," a spokesperson said.Current and former staff who spoke to the ABC on the condition of anonymity acknowledged the recent crackdown had removed some troublemakers, but claim senior managers who had behaved badly were still escaping punishment.

"The use of non-disclosure agreements ensures that the bosses can cover up bad behaviour and no-one gets to know about it," the woman said.

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