The positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act
Employers have a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, work-related sexual harassment, sexist conduct, sex discrimination and related victimisation.
Complete the Positive Duty Form
You can tell us about any concerns you have with an organisation or business not complying with the positive duty by completing our online Positive Duty Form.
More about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act
Learn more about what the positive duty is, who it applies to, and how it helps create safer workplaces for all.
How can my workplace meet its positive duty?
Guidance on how organisations and businesses can satisfy the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Can I make a report about a workplace that is not meeting the positive duty?
Anyone can tell us about any concerns with an organisation or business not complying with the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
What is the Commission's role in regulating the positive duty?
Find out more about the Commission’s compliance powers, its strategic priorities and how we support organisations and businesses to meet the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Research and projects related to the positive duty
Research reports, partnerships and projects related to the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Resources about the positive duty
Fact sheets, posters and case studies about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Online learning about the positive duty
A series of eLearning courses, videos and webinars about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Small Business Hub (Coming soon)
Practical resources to support small businesses, including explainer guides and videos, posters, and eLearning courses about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act.
Contact us
The Respect@Work Information Service is a national, trauma-informed support providing details about workplace sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination. It can help to explain your rights and responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and related laws.
- Phone: 1300 656 419
- Email: respect@humanrights.gov.au.
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Discrimination overlaps in many ways, try looking at our resources for sex discrimination if you can't find what you need on this page.
