Australian employers must now prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace under new legal obligations.
On Dec. 12, the Australian Human Rights Commission gained the power to ensure businesses work to eliminate sexual harassment.
New Laws Require Australian Employers to Prevent Workplace Harassment
This significant shift emphasises the responsibility of employers to create a safe and inclusive working environment rather than onus being on the employee.
The Sydney CBD is seen from the Sydney Tower observation deck in Sydney, Australia, on June 4, 2020. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Isabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.
