Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine a light on issues that are often ignored in the workplace. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with Dr Skye Charry – sex discrimination law expert, Associate Professor, and Chief Consultant at SAC Consulting – about how sexual harassment is legally addressed and practically prevented at work.
This is part one of a two-part series. In this episode, we cover the legal frameworks you need to understand – and why every Australian workplace now has a Positive Duty to act before harm happens.
We unpack:
➡️The difference between WHS law and anti-discrimination law
➡️What the Positive Duty means and how it works
➡️How Safe Work and the Human Rights Commission approach enforcement
➡️The spectrum of behaviours that can qualify as sexual harassment
➡️The three-part legal test every leader should know
Whether you’re a worker, leader, or business owner, this conversation gives you the clarity you need to take meaningful action.
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Connect with Skye on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-skye-charry-saunders-097a8a311/
SAC Consulting website: https://sacconsulting.com.au
Whispers from the Bush: https://federationpress.com.au/product/whispers-from-the-bush-the-workplace-sexual-harassment-of-australian-rural-women/
Documentary: https://www.vwt.org.au/projects/grace-under-fire
AHRC Guidelines: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/positive-duty-sex-discrimination-act/guidance-materials
