Australia/ Sexual harassment in the workplace to be surveyed nationwide. In response to the #metoo movement, the Australian Human Rights Commission has announced the launch of a one-year survey on sexual harassment in the workplace. The survey which is being hailed as a world's first, aims to study the causal factors for and the economic impact of this type of behavior as well as assessing the efficiency of the current legal framework. The survey will also look at how technology and social media are being used to engage in sexual harassment activities. In addition it will seek to identify examples of good practice and make recommendations. During the launch announcement on 20 June, Commissioner Kate Jenkins stated, 'This nationwide survey will include a thorough study of sexual harassment in the workplace, nationwide consultations, as well as research. This survey will give employees, employers and all members of the public the opportunity to participate in formulating solutions.' The Commission is currently running a fourth national quantitative survey on sexual harassment in the workplace, the results of which are set to be published in August. For Kate Jenkins, the first sign from the survey is that the rate of sexual harassment in the workplace has increased significantly since the previous 2012 survey.
in August. For Kate Jenkins, the first sign from the survey is that the rate of sexual harassment in the workplace has increased significantly since the previous 2012 survey.
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