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  • Influencing positive change and accountability: Sexual harassment at work – Michelle Baxter, Safe Work Australia CEO, Key note presentation to Comcare’s national forum on sexual harassment

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.

Other laws may also apply depending on the nature and circumstances of workplace sexual harassment, for example criminal laws, anti-discrimination laws and industrial laws. Further information and advice can be obtained from the organisations and agencies below: 

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