Safe Work Australia has provided new guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment, violence and aggression. 

The new resources provide practical guidance to businesses to help them prevent workplace sexual harassment, violence, aggression and domestic violence.

Under Australia’s model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, employers must proactively manage risks to health and safety arising from work. This includes both physical and mental health. The new information provides guidance to anyone who has a duty to protect the health and safety of workers.

The Australian Human Rights Commission’s report on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces highlighted how prevalent sexual harassment is and the harm it is causing.

The new Guide: Preventing workplace sexual harassment is the first comprehensive guidance in Australia to focus on preventing sexual harassment. 

The guidance supports business and organisations to meet their duties with practical steps to identify risks and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.