Exclusive: Neighbours star Jordy Lucas and Tegan Martin support Time's Up black dress code for Logies

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars wore black at this year's Golden Globe awards to send a powerful message they wouldn’t stand for sexual harassment in their industry.

And now a string of Australian stars believe the local television screen industry should support the Time's Up movement in the same way at the 2018 Logie awards to be held later this year.

"I think any movement or stand we can make to further the fight for equality is worth supporting," former Neighbours star and She Does This blogger Jordy Lucas tells Be. "Women deserve equal pay and work standards across all industries so if wearing all black at the Logies could bring more awareness then I’m all for it."

Former Miss Universe Australia Tegan Martin, who has previously starred in popular soap Home and Away, also supports the idea of Australian celebrities wearing black to TV's night of nights.

"Every single woman deserves the right to feel safe in the workplace," she tells Be, going on to praise the efforts made by Hollywood's big stars on Sunday night.

"What better way to encourage awareness and create change than to have some of the most powerful men and woman in the world come together to take a stance. I wholeheartedly support the Time's Up campaign," she adds.

Sharing a similar sentiment is Laura Dundovic, who has appeared in several reality television show after being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2008.

"I support any move that ignites a sisterhood, and promotes equality," she says when asked about an all-black dress code at the Logies.

"It’s a wonderful opportunity to open a dialogue," the former beauty queen adds.

One actress who isn't so sure about the idea is former H20: Just Add Water star Amy Ruffle.

Amy says she's not completely against the idea, but doesn't think Australia should wait till April, when the Logies are typically held, to take action.

"I wouldn’t be against that idea, but I think it would be more important to focus our energy on what we can do next to support the Times Up movement and not wait till the Logies in April to make a statement that’s already been made," the actress, who is now based in the US, tells Be.

"We need to find continued ways to raise money for Times Up and support the woman in all industries with their legal fees.

"Outside of that, continue to voice, support and stand with victims of abuse and discrimination so any person feels comfortable to speak their truth, and so these incidents stop occurring in the workplace and in our world."

Amy, who has previously dated former Home and Away star Lincoln Younes, adds: "The community standing in solidarity at the Golden Globes yesterday was incredibly inspiring to see and wearing black to support all victims was a great use of their platform, but I think we can do better than repeat this action and find a new way to support those who have been voiceless, and do so in a practical and meaningful way".

On Sunday night, the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Emma Watson, Angelina Jolie and more wore black to the Golden Globes to support the Time's Up movement.

Taking to Instagram afterwards, Reese wrote: "I will forever remember this magical night, surrounded by radiant, strong women. Sisters, daughters, friends, mothers - all with such purpose, talent, wisdom and mission".

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