Section 1: Introduction This underscores the importance of those working in the system having sensitive, trauma-informed and gender-responsive approaches to victims of workplace sexual harassment. The Commission recommends that education on the nature, drivers and impacts of sexual harassment be made available to judges, magistrates and tribunal members. This education should include that sexual harassment is driven by gender inequality and is a form of gender-based violence, be trauma-informed and be in line with the principles of Change the Story. The framework is structured around seven domains and is: (v) Preventing and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace To better prevent sexual harassment the Commission recommends action in the following areas or domains: As discussed in this section, there was widespread acknowledgement by employers, workers and their representative bodies, that current regulation and approaches by employers—which have remained largely unchanged for decades—have failed to prevent or reduce workplace sexual harassment. The Commission heard that employers, and particularly small business owners, want greater guidance on what ‘good practice’ for addressing workplace sexual harassment looks like. A new framework for workplaces In response the Commission recommends a new framework for workplaces to better prevent and respond to sexual harassment. 34 • victim-centred • practical • adaptable for businesses of all sizes and in all industries • designed to minimise harm to workers. It recognises that improving workplace prevention and responses requires a new and more holistic approach that looks beyond policies, training and complaint handling procedures. • Leadership—the development and display of strong leadership, that contributes to cultures that prevent workplace sexual harassment. • Risk assessment and transparency—greater focus on identifying and assessing risk, learning from past experience and transparency, both within and outside of workplaces about sexual harassment, to mitigate the risk it can pose to businesses. This can help improve understanding of these issues and encourage continuous improvement in workplaces.