Understanding The Wave of Legislation Reshaping How Australia Addresses Sexual Harassment

Understanding The Wave of Legislation Reshaping How Australia Addresses Sexual Harassment

WGEA, Respect at Work and Gender-Based Violence

Event Details

📅  Wednesday 25 November

🕒  1–2pm AWST

⏰  Duration: 60 minutes

🖥️  Format: Online webinar with Q&A opportunity

About This Webinar

Australia is in the midst of a significant legislative shift in how sexual harassment is understood, prevented and enforced. From the #MeToo movement through to the Respect at Work Act, reforms to the Workplace Gender Equality Act (WGEA), and the broader lens of gender-based violence, the legal and regulatory landscape has changed substantially, and continues to evolve.

This webinar takes a broad but grounded look at the legislative wave reshaping workplace sexual harassment prevention in Australia. Franca will trace the journey from Respect at Work through to current WGEA requirements, introduce gender-based violence as a broader framework, and bring in relevant case law to ground the discussion in real-world implications.

This is a session for anyone who wants to understand what the law requires now and what it means for employers, HR professionals and leaders.

What You’ll Learn

➡     The Legislative Journey

From the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Respect at Work Report to the Respect at Work Act: what changed, why it changed, and what it requires of organisations today.

➡     WGEA Reforms

What the Workplace Gender Equality Act now requires of employers, and the reporting and action obligations it creates.

➡     Gender-Based Violence: A Broader Frame

Understanding GBV as a concept, how it extends beyond sexual harassment, and how Australian institutions are responding, including mandated training requirements now applying in higher education.

➡     Case Law Update

Key decisions on sexual harassment: what the courts and tribunals are telling us about the current enforcement landscape.

➡     Practical Implications

What this legislative landscape means for your policies, training obligations and organisational culture.

Presenter

Franca Sala Tenna is a workplace behaviour expert with qualifications spanning law, education, and postgraduate ontological coaching. With extensive experience in workplace investigations, unlawful behaviour training, and individual behavioural transformation, Franca brings a rare combination of legal rigour and human-centred insight to her work. She has advised organisations across Australia on navigating complex workplace matters and is known for her ability to translate legal obligations into practical, people-focused action.

Who Should Attend

👥  HR Professionals

👥  Managers and Team Leaders

👥  Senior Leaders and Executives

👥  WHS and Safety Officers

👥  Risk and Compliance Officers

👥  Business Owners

👥  Workplace Relations Specialists

👥  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioners

Registration

Secure your place today! The webinar fee is $20 per person and all ticket sales will be donated to ISCHAR Multicultural Women’s Center.

Online Event Details

This is an online event held via Teams. The access link will be delivered via email prior to the event. Please ensure you register with an email that you check regularly.

Please note, as all proceeds for this event are being donated to charity, refunds are not available.