New workplace sexual harassment laws

[] Having issues? [View the online version]( [Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman](   [Award wage increase] New workplace sexual harassment laws Dear {NAME}, New laws prohibiting sexual harassment in connection with work apply from 6 March 2023.  These changes are part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation that passed in December 2022.   Workplace sexual harassment protections The changes mean: - sexual harassment in connection with work is prohibited - there are more protections against sexual harassment - the Fair Work Ombudsman (that’s us) and the Fair Work Commission have new powers in relation to sexual harassment protections. Read our expanded information We’ve expanded our website information and updated our resources in response to these changes. Read more at [New workplace sexual harassment laws](. You can find our existing information on the full set of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms at [Secure Jobs, Better Pay: changes to Australian workplace laws](. Support services Contacting the police Some forms of sexual harassment are criminal conduct. If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to make a complaint or report to the police, access [Police contacts for sexual assault](. Sexual assault support services 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit [1800RESPECT.org.au](.   Cyber security reminder Do you have a My account with us? It’s always important to protect your passwords. Remember to: - never share your passwords with anyone - never send your passwords via email - make your passwords as strong as possible. Find more information about protecting yourself online at: - [Stay Safe Online]( - the Australian Government's[Australian Cyber Security Centre](. Stay up to date We’ll continue to keep you informed about important changes that affect you. If you know someone who should get our emails, forward this email to them and encourage them to [subscribe to our email updates](. It only takes a few moments to sign up. You can also follow us on social media for other announcements and reminders: //updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz6406c8f1457a7602Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html//updates.fairwork.gov.au/link/id/zzzz6406c8f148b2f084Pzzzz6049e05f0604d790/page.html   Kind regards,   Fair Work Ombudsman       [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](