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What Is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that makes someone feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated. It's a serious issue that can have long-lasting emotional and psychological consequences for those affected. Regardless of gender, age, or background, anyone can be a target of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment reinforces power imbalances, erodes confidence, and creates a toxic work environment. It is a violation of dignity and human rights—and it’s against the law in Australia.
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Common Forms of Sexual Harassment at Work

According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, sexual harassment can take many forms:
Verbal Harassment
  • Inappropriate sexual comments or jokes
  • Requests for sexual favours
  • Remarks about appearance or clothing
Non-Verbal Harassment
  • Leering or suggestive gestures
  • Displaying sexually explicit images or materials
Physical Harassment
  • Unwanted touching, hugging, or kissing
  • Cornering or blocking movement
Cyber Harassment
  • Sending sexual content or messages via email or text
  • Sharing explicit images without consent
Visual Harassment
  • Posters, drawings, or screensavers of a sexual nature that make the workplace uncomfortable
Coercion and Power Imbalance
  • Using authority to demand sexual favours
  • Threatening negative consequences for refusal
Hostile Work Environment
  • Ongoing sexual comments or behaviour that create a climate of fear or discomfort
Retaliation
  • Punishing someone for reporting or refusing harassment
Quid Pro Quo
  • Offering job benefits in exchange for your submission to their sexual advances or favours
Third-Party Harassment
  • Harassment by clients, customers, or suppliers when employers fail to act.

Your Protections in Australia

Sexual harassment is prohibited under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. Employers are legally required to provide a safe and respectful workplace. If they fail to take action when harassment is reported, they may be held accountable.

You can seek help through:

  • The Australian Human Rights Commission
  • The Fair Work Commission
  • State and Territory Anti-Discrimination Bodies
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We assist with lodging General Protections Claims for those affected by sexual harassment, whether you've been dismissed (F8 Application) or are still employed and facing adverse action (F8C Application).

F8 Application: For post-dismissal claims. Must be filed within 21 days. F8C Application: For ongoing adverse actions, such as warnings or suspensions.

We also support you through the conciliation conference, where we aim to resolve your matter quickly and fairly.

Missed the deadline? You may still have options through State and Territory anti-discrimination commissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or conduct that causes someone to feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated.

Yes. Even one instance can be unlawful.

Yes. The law protects bystanders from retaliation under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Employers must prevent and respond to workplace harassment. Failure to do so can result in serious consequences.

Document everything, report it internally if safe to do so, and seek expert advice or support from an external body.

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