Ultimately, a safe and harassment-free
workplace is also a productive workplace.
I want to thank the Australian Government
for supporting this ground-breaking
and world-first inquiry. I also want to
acknowledge the legacy and leadership of
the people, especially women’s advocates
and women’s organisations, who have
fought against sexual harassment from
the beginning. This report builds upon
and advances your work. Finally, I want
to thank the team of dedicated and
passionate individuals at the Commission
who worked on the Inquiry.
#MeToo, #LetHerSpeak, #TimesUp,
#BalanceTonPorc, #NotYourHabibti,
#Teknisktfel, #QuellaVoltaChe,
#YoTambien and similar movements have
ignited a global discussion about sexual
harassment and gender inequality.
Victims who have for too long been
silenced have found their individual and
collective voice.
There is an urgency for change. There is
the momentum for reform.
By adopting the multifaceted and wholeof-community response outlined in this
report, Australia can reclaim its position as
leaders in tackling sexual harassment and
provide employers with the guidance they
need, and victims the support and redress
they deserve.
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