In 2020, the Australian Human Rights Commission handed down the report Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (the Respect@Work Report), which outlines 55 recommendations for government, industry, business and the community to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment.
In 2021, the State Government, through the Department of Communities, committed to implementing 18 Respect@Work recommendations relevant to State and Territory government agencies.
Progress reports published in 2021, 2022 and 2023 highlight the successful completion of 14 of these 18 recommendations. The final progress report outlines the successful or near completion of all recommendations, with the outstanding recommendations in advance stages of completion.
The finalisation of reporting against the Respect@Work recommendations demonstrates the significant progress made by the Western Australian Government in addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, marking a notable achievement in the pursuit of safer, more inclusive work environments.
Download each year's Progress Report: 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
