Think tank accused of ‘retaliatory action’ after staffer complaint about high-profile director

Ex-think tank boss Tom Switzer denies sexual harassment claim

A former CIS employee has accused the think tank of retaliation over an alleged harassment complaint against former executive director Tom Switzer.

Think tank accused of ‘retaliatory action’ after staffer complaint about high-profile director

Emilie Dye, who until recently worked as a marketing and research analyst at the right-leaning Centre for Independent Studies, has lodged applications with the Fair Work Commission alleging Switzer rubbed her leg, told her she had a “great arse” and described himself as “a very sexual guy” on a night out.