The Federal Government has launched a new website for people facing sexual harassment in their workplaces. 

The Respect@Work Report website aims to be a “one-stop shop” for employers and employees.

The website was Recommendation 48 of the 55 recommendations of the Respect@Work Report, which the Albanese government has committed to implement.

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says it will be an important resource. 

“Many employers already provide supportive responses when harassment occurs, but that is not enough - all employers also have a responsibility to actively prevent harassment happening in the first place, and this website will support those actions,” Commissioner Jenkins says.

“The website delivers a much-needed improvement in the resources and support provided to workers and employers across Australia.

“It is a vital tool that will help workers and businesses of all sizes understand, identify, prevent and respond to sexual harassment.”

Under the “Resource Hub” section of the website, a number of cases studies and guidance materials are available. 

In the category of “public service”, there is just one entry (at the time of writing) - the NSW Public Service Commission’s People Matter Employee Survey. In that report 4 per cent of NSW public sector respondents said they had experienced physical harm/and or sexual harassment or abuse.

“The NSW Public Service Commission is working towards a more contemporary survey strategy to ensure the most accurate reporting of sexual harassment but in the meantime, the survey data has already provided a deep understanding of the dynamics that relate to unacceptable conduct,” the Respect@Work website states.

There is also just one resource in the “public administration and safety” section (at the time of writing) - the Victorian Police’s strategy to avoid backlash towards women as it implements recommendations from a 2015 review into sexual harassment.

The top of the website features an “exit site” button that takes users away from the website with a single click, in case they need to leave quickly.