Harassment Australian watchdog wants more teeth to combat sexual harassment Human Rights Commission cannot currently seek financial penalties, even for serious or repeated failures iStock.com/peterwilsonjones Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 03 July 2025 Australia’s human rights watchdog has requested the power to impose civil penalties on employers who fail to meet their “positive duty” to prevent sexual harassment. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment NSW hospitality sector to have mandatory sexual harassment training NDAs Ireland makes NDAs “the exception” in workplace disputes Culture How to protect personal assistants from abusive bosses Confidentiality SRA concerned by complacent drafting of NDAs