‘World-First’ Inquiry Into Sexual Harassment in Workplaces to Be Launched in Australia

Federal Minister for Women Kelly O'Dwyer speaks at a press conference on June 20 announcing the national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment. Australian Parliament House via Storyful

 The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has launched the world’s first independent national inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace.

The 12-month inquiry will be conducted by the sex discrimination commissioner, Kate Jenkins.

In a press conference with Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer on June 20, Jenkins said the national inquiry flowed from the #MeToo movement, which helped highlight the ongoing social ill of sexual harassment and assault.