The following lists a range of state-based agencies that may be able to assist with a complaint of workplace sexual harassment.
If you have any concerns or require further information about sexual harassment in the workplace please contact your local anti-discrimination and equal opportunity agency. The websites of these agencies provide general information and resources, information about sexual harassment and the process of making a complaint, as well as contact details and links to other useful organisations. These agencies provide information and resources that are useful for both employees and employers.
If you are a union member, your union may be able to provide further information or resources to assist you regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.
If you are a member of an employer association or small business organisation they may also be able to provide further information or resources regarding sexual harassment in the workplace.
The publications section of this website also provides useful information for both employees and employers.
Australian Human Rights Commission
Telephone: (02) 9284 9600
Complaints infoline: 1300 656 419
General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711
TTY: 1800 620 241
Email: [email protected]
ACT Human Rights Commission
Telephone: (02) 6205 2222
TTY: (02) 6205 1666
SMS: 0466 169 997
Email: [email protected]
Anti-Discrimination Board of New South Wales
General office: (02) 9268 5555
General enquiry service & employers advisory service: (02) 9268 5544
Freecall: 1800 670 812 (rural and regional only)
TTY: (02) 9268 5522
Email: (general enquiries) [email protected]
(complaints): [email protected]
Anti-Discrimination Commission of Queensland
Telephone: 1300 130 670
TTY: 133 677 then ask for 1300 130 670
Email: [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Commission Western Australia
Telephone: (08) 9216 3900
Freecall: 1800 198149
TTY: (08) 9216 3936
Email: [email protected]
Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission
General enquiries: (08)8999 1444
Freecall: 1800 813 846
Helpline for managers: 1800 813 846
TTY: (08)8999 1466
Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commission (Tasmania)
Telephone: (03) 6233 4841
Freecall: 1300 305 062
TTY: phone 133 677 then ask for 1300 305 062
Email: [email protected]
South Australia Equal Opportunity Commission
Telephone: (08) 8207 1977
Freecall: 1800 188 163
TTY: (08) 8207 1911
Email: [email protected]
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Telephone: (complaints) 1300 891 848
Telephone: (enquiries) 1300 292 153 or (03) 9032 3583
TTY: 1300 289 621
Email: [email protected]
Working Women’s Centres
Provides information, support, advice and advocacy services to women in QLD, NT and SA on work-related issues. Contact details for each office on the website.
Job Watch
An employment rights legal centre which provides assistance to Victorian workers about their rights at work
Telephone: (03) 9662 1933
Regional callers: 1800 331 617
Fair Work Ombudsman
Telephone: 13 13 94
Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence
The Gold Coast Centre Against Sexual Violence is a specialist Sexual Violence intervention and prevention service.
Crisis phone: (07) 5591 1164
Email: [email protected]
