(iii) Conversation Toolkit The Commission prepared a ‘Conversation Toolkit’ to provide practical guidance for individuals and groups in workplaces or communities on how to have a structured conversation around issues surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace for the purpose of providing input into the Inquiry.73 The toolkit had the benefit of assisting the Commission to reach people who may have otherwise been unable to participate in face-to-face consultations and facilitate their input into the Inquiry. The Commission received 53 submissions indicating that the toolkit was used in preparing the submission. Inquiry consultations were held in the following locations: • • • • • • • • • • • Adelaide Albury–Wodonga Brisbane Canberra Darwin Geraldton Hobart Melbourne Newcastle Perth Sydney (including Parramatta and Ashfield) • Townsville (via videolink from Brisbane). The Commission consulted extensively with the following key stakeholder groups: (iv) Consultations The Commission conducted 60 group consultations as part of the Inquiry. More than 600 individuals participated in these consultations which were held in 12 locations around Australia (including all capital cities and some regional centres) between September 2018 and May 2019. Locations for the regional consultations were identified based on a range of criteria, including demographic and industry data, geographic spread and learnings from previous Commission inquiries. The Commission made every attempt to ensure that all consultation venues were as accessible as possible. This included hearing loop facilities and facilities that allowed for remote participation. • people who had experienced workplace sexual harassment (including their family or support networks) and other individuals including co-workers, bystanders and people who had been the subject of allegations • unions and other organisations that work with people affected by workplace sexual harassment (including peak bodies, advocacy organisations, community groups and organisations in the human rights, justice and legal sectors) • employers and business representatives (including industry and professional bodies and peak bodies) • academics, legal and policy experts and specialists Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces • 2020 • 57