New Respect@Work Act

live webinar

New Respect@Work Act: What this means for leaders across Australia

The Respect@Work Act addresses workplace sexual harassment in Australia, requiring leaders to prevent and respond to such issues. Safetrac CEO Deborah Coram’s webinar provides insights on compliance and creating a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Deborah Coram

CEO

Watch our on-demand webinar

On 28 November 2022, the landmark Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 (Bill) passed into legislation – a milestone in addressing workplace sexual harassment in Australia.

Watch Safetrac’s webinar now to help prepare yourself for these changes. Safetrac CEO Deborah Coram discusses the new Respect@Work Act and the various steps you can take to showcase reasonable measures. The law:

creates a positive duty on employers to implement measures to prevent sexual harassment, sex discrimination and victimisation within the workplace; and
confers new regulatory powers on the Commission to monitor compliance, investigate complaints, issue compliance notices, and enforceable undertakings on corporations in breach of the legislation.

What we'll cover

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About your speakers

Deborah Coram

CEO

Lawyer by profession, Deborah has more than 20 years’ experience in top tier legal firms. Deborah was appointed as CEO of Safetrac in 2011, and has since led the business to a multi-award-winning online compliance training organisation servicing Australia and New Zealand.

What we covered

The Respect@Work Act

Overview of the new law

Sexual Harassment

What’s covered and the potential consequences of non-compliance, including its impact on Work Health and Safety laws as a psychosocial hazard.

Consequences of non-compliance

Non-compliance can lead to serious consequences, but as a leader, you can take simple steps to meet your positive duty and protect your team.

What reasonable measures can your business take to prevent sexual harassment from occurring in your workplace?

Taking reasonable measures to prevent sexual harassment is essential for a safe and respectful workplace. Start by fostering open communication, providing clear policies, and offering regular training to empower your team and protect everyone.

Leadership

Leaders have a responsibility to lead by example and uphold positive duty in fostering inclusive environments.

Q&A Session (15 minutes)

Your chance to ask questions and get clarification.