The positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act
Employers have a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, workplace 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 information 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 on this webpage.
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 be found on this webpage.
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 on this webpage.
What is the Commission's role in regulating the positive duty? ➔
Find out more about the Commission’s compliance powers and how we support organisations and businesses to satisfy the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act on this webpage.
Research and projects related to the positive duty ➔
Learn more about research reports, partnerships and projects related to the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act on this webpage.
Resources about the positive duty ➔
Fact sheets, posters and case studies about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act are available on this webpage.
Online learning about the positive duty ➔
A series of eLearning courses, videos and webinars about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act are available on this webpage.
Small Business Hub ➔
Practical resources to support small businesses, including explainer guides and videos, posters, and eLearning courses about the positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act are available on this webpage.
Translated resources
- Arabic | العربي
- Chinese (Simplified) | 简体中文
- Chinese (Traditional) | 繁體中文
- Greek | Ελληνικά
- Italian | Italiano
- Punjabi | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Vietnamese | Tiếng Việt
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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