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Sex Discrimination17 January 2019Project
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
On 5 March 2020, 'Respect@Work, the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces' was released by Kate Jenkins, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. -
Sex Discrimination28 January 2020Publication
Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)
Workplace sexual harassment is prevalent and pervasive: it occurs in every industry, in every location and at every level, in Australian workplaces. -
Sex Discrimination7 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. -
Sex Discrimination5 July 2019Webpage
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces - Submissions to the National Inquiry
Explore the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inquiry into workplace sexual harassment and contribute to a safer, equitable work environment. -
Sex Discrimination5 March 2020Media Release
Launch of Respect@Work report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has today launched Respect@Work , the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces 2020. The report is the culmination of the world-first 18-month National Inquiry, which examined the nature and prevalence of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, the drivers of this harassment ... -
Sex Discrimination19 June 2018Media Release
National inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will today announce a national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Commissioner Jenkins said the global conversation about sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement has exposed the true prevalence of the problem and the harm it causes to individuals, workplaces and society. “The National Inquiry will involve an in-depth ... -
Sex Discrimination9 July 2018Opinion piece
Australia's journey to a National Inquiry into workplace sexual harassment
The following opinion piece by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins appeared in Fairfax papers - SMH, the Age and The Canberra Times On 5 October 2017, I boarded a flight from Britain. By the time I landed in Melbourne, the world had changed. The New York Times story exposing decades of sexual harassment and assault perpetrated by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had broken. These ... -
Sex Discrimination9 July 2018Media Release
Submissions to the National Inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces open today.
The National Inquiry, led by the Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, is seeking submissions from individuals and organisations across the country about their experiences relating to workplace sexual harassment. “There is enormous international interest in the work we are doing in Australia. This National Inquiry is the first of its kind in the world and will be closely ... -
17 January 2019Webpage
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces - limited waiver of confidentiality obligations
Learn how the Commission asked employers to allow their staff to make confidential submissions to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment. -
Sex Discrimination17 January 2019Media Release
Workplace Sexual Harassment Inquiry - Call for limited waiver of NDAs
Former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, is calling on Australian employers to issue a limited waiver of confidentiality obligations in non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for the purpose of allowing people to make a confidential submission to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment (the National Inquiry). The National Inquiry, supported by Government, is ... -
Sex Discrimination2 November 2022Media Release
Support for workplaces to prevent and address sexual harassment
The Respect@Work Council, chaired by National Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, has launched a new website that will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment, and will support them to create gender inclusive, safe, and respectful workplaces. -
Sex Discrimination12 September 2018Publication
Everyone’s business: Fourth national survey on sexual harassment
This report outlines findings of the Commission’s survey on the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australia, with a focus on workplaces. -
Sex Discrimination12 September 2018Speech
National Press Club: Everyone's Business: 2018 Sexual Harassment Survey
Kate Jenkins CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Change takes time In my role as Sex Discrimination Commissioner, many people tell me to be patient. They tell me that change takes time and generational change will eliminate sexual harassment. The next generation will not ... -
Sex Discrimination16 June 2021News story
New report offers corporate guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment
The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released a new report offering guidance to corporate boards and investors on preventing and responding to workplace sexual harassment, in partnership with the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI). The research report, Equality Across the Board: Investing in workplaces that work for everyone , follows a survey and series of ... -
Sex Discrimination1 July 2020Opinion piece
Sexual harassment is prevalent across all industries and sectors. We can and must stop it
Sexual harassment is prevalent across all industries and sectors. We can and must stop it. -
Education4 August 2023Webpage
Understanding and addressing workplace sexual harassment for retail and hospitality managers
This page is about the new Australian Human Rights Commission Workplace sexual harassment eLearning course for retail and hospitality managers. -
Sex Discrimination28 November 2022Media Release
Time for respect: One third of workers say they have experienced sexual harassment
The survey found that reporting of workplace sexual harassment remains alarmingly low, at only 18%. Women (41%) were far more likely than men (26%) to experience harassment, and more than three quarters of harassers were men (77%). -
14 December 2012Book page
Part 1: Sexual harassment: an overview
Many statutes around the world describe sexually harassment as conduct of a sexual nature which is unwanted or unwelcome and which has the purpose or effect of being intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive. -
Sex Discrimination12 September 2018Media Release
Sexual harassment in Australian workplaces widespread and pervasive
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will release new figures today that confirm people have told the Commission that sexual harassment is widespread and pervasive and has increased significantly from the last survey six years ago. Commissioner Jenkins will detail the results of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report Everyone’s business: Fourth national survey on sexual ... -
Complaint Information Service11 February 2020Webpage
Make an enquiry
The Commission's Information Services The Commission has two information services that you can contact for information about the Commission's complaint handling function. They are: The Respect@Work Information Service The National Information Service Currently, our Information Service phone lines are open Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Sydney time. Enquiries can be made ...
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