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Employees

Feeling safe and respected at work
is non-negotiable..

Feeling safe and respected at work is non-negotiable

If someone was sexually harassed at your workplace, would they know how to go about reporting their experience and seeking support? According to Our Watch’s 2024 survey on workplace sexual harassment, only 53% of employees were highly confident that their colleagues would know who to tell and only 54% were highly confident that a colleague would feel safe to report^. That means nearly half of employees surveyed may not feel confident about how to report sexual harassment- or may not feel safe doing so. The Respect Belongs in this Workplace encourages organisations to make internal and external reporting pathways clear and accessible.  

Your Rights

Workplace sexual harassment is against the law. You are protected under:

  • The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • The Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas)
  • Tasmanian Work Health and Safety laws
  • The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)

These laws work together to uphold your rights to safety, dignity, and equality in the workplace. They also require employers to take active steps to prevent harm, not just respond after it occurs.
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If you’ve experienced or witnessed workplace sexual harassment, you have rights, choices, and support.
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You can speak to:

  • Your manager or supervisor
  • Human Resources or People & Culture
  • A Health and Safety Officer or Respect contact person
  • A trusted leader or person within your workplace

You can also report and seek advice externally:

Women's Legal Service Tasmania has developed a great support resource for the options available depending on an individual's needs. Click Here
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Support Services

If you’ve been affected by workplace sexual harassment, confidential and free help is available:

Need Help Now?

If you or someone you know feels unsafe at work:
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
If it’s an emergency or you feel unsafe, call 000.

Reference
Workplace sexual harassment in Australia, Our Watch (2024)

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SASS and TCCI are proudly working together to prevent sexual harassment in Tasmanian workplaces

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