Activity details
Legislating a new positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 requiring employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful conduct as far as possible. The legislation also empowered the Australian Human Rights Commission to investigate non-compliance.
This activity is part of a broader activity to create safer, respectful, and more equitable workplaces across Australia by providing $42.5 million to fully implement all 55 recommendations of the Respect@Work Report.
Implementation progress update
All legislative amendments necessary to implement the Respect@Work Report have been introduced into Parliament.
This includes the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Commonwealth) which passed in December 2022 and introduced a positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.