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Positive Duty Form

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Before you begin

The Commission also inquires into and conciliates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. This is different to completing the Positive Duty Form. Make a complaint about discrimination or human rights breaches here.

Please note:

  • this form will take less than 10 minutes  
  • you can save the form and come back to complete it later
  • you may choose to complete the form anonymously. 

When we receive the information in your completed Positive Duty Online Form

We will:

  • analyse the information  
  • use it to inform our inquiries into organisations and businesses
  • use it to decide where best to focus our resources to bring about meaningful cultural change  
  • manage and use the information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Commission’s Privacy Policy/relevant collection notice.

We will not:

  • act on your behalf to resolve individual disputes
  • contact you or respond, unless we need further information from you, and only if you have provided consent.

Some of the fields within the form are mandatory. These will be marked with a red asterisk (*)

Your personal information will be kept CONFIDENTIAL. The information you provide will help the Commission gather data for research into relevant unlawful conduct and compliance with the positive duty.

If you would like further information on the positive duty, you can click on the links below:

People who experience or see workplace sexual harassment, discrimination or other behaviours covered by the positive duty may feel distressed. Access a list of free and confidential counselling and support services (PDF, 202 KB).