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The Importance of Monitoring, Evaluation and Transparency in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements The 7 Standards of Positive Duty exist to create safe and respectful workplaces. But how do do know if the efforts you’re making are working? Standard 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Transparency provides a framework for understanding unlawful conduct, and providing clues for how…

The Importance of Reporting and Response in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements In any workplace, it’s important to be able to report and respond to incidents of unlawful conduct effectively for legal compliance, but also to maintain a safe and respectful environment. Standard 6 of the Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 outlines the…

The Importance of Support in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements Standard 5: Support ensures that organisations provide necessary support to employees who experience or witness unlawful conduct, promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive environment. Effective support not only aids in the immediate well-being of employees but also underpins the broader objectives of the Positive Duty requirements…

Navigating Risk Management: Ensuring Compliance and Safety Under Standard 4 Risk management plays a critical role in maintaining not only compliance but also a thriving work environment. Under the Positive Duty requirements of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Standard 4: Risk Management compels organisations to proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with unlawful conduct.  This…

The Importance of Knowledge in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements In today’s workplace, knowledge is more than power – it’s protection. Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Standard 3: Knowledge mandates that organisations instil a deep understanding of respectful behaviour and unlawful conduct amongst all employees. This standard is a crucial component of Positive Duty requirements,…

The Importance of Culture in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements Creating a workplace culture that values safety, respect and inclusion is essential for any organisation. The Australian Human Rights Commission, under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), has established 7 Standards of Positive Duty to guide organisations in eliminating unlawful conduct. Among these, Standard 2: Culture,…

The Importance of Leadership in Meeting Positive Duty Requirements Ensuring safety, respect, and inclusion in your workplace has become more critical than ever. To support this, the Australian Human Rights Commission has outlined seven Standards of Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).  These standards are designed to help organisations and businesses create…

Navigating the AHRC’s Positive Duty Enforcement Introduced in December 2023, the positive duty requires Australian businesses to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment and related misconduct. The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) now holds the power to enforce compliance with this duty. While many businesses are committed to fostering safe workplaces, navigating AHRC requirements…

All organisations and businesses must have measures in place to address each of the 7 Standards  The Sex Discrimination Act requires all relevant Australian organisations and businesses to have measures in place and to take proactive steps to eliminate unlawful conduct.  The Australian Human Rights Commission can launch an inquiry when it ‘reasonably suspects’ that…

We provide a comprehensive solution to the significant new compliance regime with very little or no disruption to your business operations.  Who are we? Positive Duty is a support service designed to assist you to meet compliance obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act which requires you to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment…