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Sex Discrimination9 July 2025News story
The positive duty is making workplaces safer
The Australian Human Rights Commission is taking action to make Australian workplaces safer for everyone. We have started formal inquiries, developed proactive compliance strategies, and worked with organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations to prevent and respond to work-related sexual harassment, sexist behaviour, sex discrimination and related victimisation. -
Sex Discrimination24 June 2025Webpage
For advocates
The resources for advocates and changemakers will help them campaign to end workplace sexual harassment and make workplaces in Australia safer. You can also find the Speaking from Experience: what needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment report and community guide here. -
Sex Discrimination26 May 2025Webpage
For employers
Guidance for employers to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment—tools, policies, and strategies to build safe, respectful work environments. -
Sex Discrimination26 May 2025Webpage
Workplace Sexual Harassment Resources
Resources for workers, employers and advocates on workplace sexual harassment—what works, what doesn’t, and how to make workplaces safer. -
Sex Discrimination26 May 2025Webpage
For workers
Support for workers facing workplace sexual harassment—learn to identify, respond, and seek help with practical tools and guidance from real experiences. -
Sex Discrimination7 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 Discrimination20 January 2025Webpage
Respect@Work
The Respect@Work platform was designed to help individuals and organisations to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment. -
Sex Discrimination29 April 2024Webpage
Guidance materials
The Commission created these guidance materials for organisations and businesses to understand their responsibilities and comply with the positive duty. -
Sex Discrimination23 April 2024Webpage
Research
Access the Commission’s research on issues related to the positive duty, including research conducted in collaboration or partnership with other stakeholders. -
Sex Discrimination23 April 2024Webpage
Fact sheets and other resources
The Commission has developed a range of other resources with information regarding the positive duty, including posters, factsheets, and case studies. -
Sex Discrimination23 April 2024Webpage
The Positive Duty in the Sex Discrimination Act
The Commission has developed resources to help organisations and businesses understand their new legal responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act. -
Sex Discrimination16 April 2024News story
Sex Discrimination Commissioner: Lehrmann ruling dispels rape myths
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Cody commended the Federal Court’s decision in the Lehrmann case for challenging misconceptions about rape and consent.