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3 March, 2026
'Everyone deserves to feel safe at work' - Minister.
A Free Respect at Work workshop will be held during Women’s Week in Campbelltown on March 18.
A Free Respect at Work workshop will be held during Women’s Week in Campbelltown on March 18.
The one-day, face-to-face session is open to business owners and managers from any industry and of any size. They form part of the state’s Primary Prevention Strategy, with $1 million allocated specifically to workplace sexual harassment prevention within a broader $38 million program.
The workshop will focus on why sexual harassment happens, how to identify and manage psychosocial risks, and what practical steps employers must take under NSW work health and safety laws. Businesses are legally required to manage hazards such as sexual harassment and provide safe avenues for workers to report concerns.
SafeWork NSW Commissioner Janet Schorer said sexual harassment and gender-based violence were unacceptable in any workplace and carried serious legal and reputational risks for employers.
“This workshop will help businesses understand the causes of gender-based harms, and how taking a work health and safety approach helps prevent workplace sexual harassment,” she said.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Jodie Harrison said workplace harassment remained far too common.
“Everyone deserves to be respected and feel safe in their workplace,” she said.
She said the government was taking a whole-of-community approach aimed at changing the attitudes and behaviours that lead to gendered violence.
According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, one in three Australians has experienced workplace sexual harassment.
Businesses can register for the workshops through the NSW Government website.
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