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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…

Positive Duty Standards Explained: What They Mean and How You Can Comply  The ‘7 standards’ are what the Australian Human Rights Commission expects organisations and businesses to do to satisfy the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act. The Standards are based on research about the causes of relevant unlawful conduct and what is required…

A Breakdown of Respect at Work Legislation According to Your Role The positive duty in the Sex Discrimination Act is a new legal obligation affecting Australian businesses. It states that, as of December 2023, all organisations and businesses in Australia have a legal duty to take ‘reasonable and proportionate measures’ to eliminate and prevent unlawful…

Australian businesses must comply with 7 new positive duty standards Are you familiar with the concept of positive duty? It’s more than just a legal requirement – it’s a fundamental shift in how Australian businesses approach workplace conduct. Enshrined in the Sex Discrimination Act since December 2023, positive duty mandates that all organisations and businesses…