New tool helps navigate sexual harassment complaint options
A new tool helps people work out where to take a sexual harassment complaint at work. Several Australian government agencies handle these complaints, and in many cases a person can only pursue one pathway.
Where can I make a sexual harassment complaint at work in Australia?
Applies to all trades: employers, apprentices and workers on mixed-gender sites can use it to pick the right complaint pathway, since choosing one may rule out others.
Key takeaways
- A new tool helps people choose where to take a workplace sexual harassment complaint.
- Several Australian government agencies deal with sexual harassment complaints.
- In many circumstances, a person can only pursue one complaint pathway.
- Knowing your options before filing can matter because choosing one pathway may limit others.
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