Sexual Harassment Laws in Australia - A Guide to New Responsibilities and Obligations

Recent changes to Australian laws have changed how sexual harassment must be managed in the workplace, creating a shift in focus to actively preventing workplace sex harassment and discrimination, rather than responding after it occurs. If you’re wondering what it all means, you’re in the right place. 

Join our own Jan Stappers and Melinda Bell of Norton Rose Fulbright Australia for a candid conversation about:

• The policy intention behind the legislative reforms and what that means  
• The laws in Australia, their requirements and the obligations they impose, in plain terms 
• Building a safe and respectful workplace  
• Complaint handling and managing investigations  
• Key points global organizations with a presence in Australia need to be aware of

What you’ll take away: 

• The intention of the legislative reforms and the implications of non-compliance 
• The responsibilities and obligations of employers and persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) 
• Concrete steps you can take today toward compliance