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Sex Discrimination
4 February 2025PublicationUse of Confidentiality Clauses in the Resolution of WSH Complaints
Guidelines on the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in the Resolution of Workplace Sexual Harassment Complaints These provide principles to guide the consideration of the use of a confidentiality clause in a settlement agreement concerning a workplace sexual harassment claim. The principles provide that confidentiality clauses should be clear, fair, in plain English and translated or… -
Sex Discrimination
7 March 2025Webpage
Where to seek help if you've experienced workplace sexual harassment
Find out what options are available to you to seek help if you have experienced workplace sexual harassment depending on your individual circumstances. -
Sex Discrimination
5 March 2021Webpage
Information - Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
Learn about the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces -
Sex Discrimination
28 January 2020Publication
Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)
Also available: Webinar series May-August 2020 Community Guide Commissioner’s Foreword Australia was once at the forefront of tackling sexual harassment globally. Women’s organisations in Australia began to press for the legal and social recognition of sex discrimination in the early 1970s. This movement built on Australia’s ratification of two key international conventions: the… -
Sex Discrimination
28 November 2022Media Release
Passage of ‘Respect@Work’ Bill is a major step in preventing harassment
The Bill creates a positive duty requiring employers to implement measures to prevent sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation, and confers new regulatory powers on the Commission. -
Sex Discrimination
16 June 2021Publication
Investing in workplaces that work for everyone (2021)
This report presents research into the collection and reporting of workplace data relevant to sexual harassment by ASX200 companies. -
Sex Discrimination
10 August 2023Media Release
Resource: workplace harassment, discrimination and victimisation
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a series of resources to help organisations and businesses understand and comply with their obligations under the positive duty. -
Sex Discrimination
19 June 2024Webpage
Positive Duty Privacy Collection Notice
The Australian Human Rights Commission ( Commission) collects and handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Archives Act 1983 (Cth) and our Privacy Policy. By completing this online form, you consent to us collecting your personal information and sensitive information and using it for the purposes set out below. We may use the information you provide to… -
Sex Discrimination
7 February 2020Publication
Community Guide to the Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report 2020
Read the message from Kate Jenkins urging all employers to join her in creating safe, gender-equal and inclusive workplaces, no matter their industry or size. -
18 March 2024Webpage
List of Support Services
If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to make a complaint or report to the police, view the available services to keep you safe.