Understand the types of discrimination that fall under different laws. Use this information when the conduct started on or after 6 March 2023. If the conduct started before this date, see Sexual harassment commencing before 6 March 2023
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Some types of discrimination are unlawful under federal, state and territory laws dealing with human rights, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity.
To find out more, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission. This website includes information about sex discrimination.
You can also visit the human rights, anti-discrimination or equal opportunity commission in your state or territory:
If you think you’ve been sexually harassed because you have made a complaint or enquiry about your employment or because you have a workplace right, you might be able to apply for the Commission to deal with a general protections application.
Under model work health and safety laws, businesses and organisations must provide a safe workplace by making sure that people in their workplace are not exposed to health and safety risks. This includes risks of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can occur between workers and other people at their workplace, including customers, suppliers or visitors to the business.
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