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Toolkit to support industry eliminate sexual harassment

The MCA today released its Respect@Work industry toolkit as the Australian minerals industry continues to take action to eliminate workplace sexual harassment.

The toolkit builds on the minerals industry’s commitment to eliminating sexual harassment and the Industry Code on Eliminating Sexual Harassment released earlier this year.

It provides general guidance on the systems that can be developed to respond to risks of sexual harassment, and comprises a suite of fact sheets, guidance and templates.

Information has been drawn from a range of sources, including the Australian Human Rights Commission, Champions of Change Coalition, Safe Work Australia, COMCARE, and state based Human Rights Commissions and Safety and Health Authorities.

Resources will continue to be added to the toolkit throughout 2022.

MCA member companies recognise that sexual harassment occurs across society and our workplaces causing profound physical, emotional and psychological harm.

The Australian minerals industry’s highest value and priority is the safety and health of its workforce, where everyone who goes to work returns home safe and healthy.

 

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Disclaimer: These resources have been prepared to provide general guidance on the systems that can be developed to respond to risks of sexual harassment. They are not intended to be used for any other purpose and are not comprehensive. These resources are current as at November 2021. You should obtain specific advice about your own circumstances.