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Harassment
About harassment:
Employers want a productive workforce that manages its performance and achieves results. Employees want to work in a place where the workplace is safe and they are treated fairly and they can work harmoniously with others. Preventing harassment and bullying is important in achieving this.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- Respect: Promoting a Culture Free from Harassment and Bullying in the APS (2006)
- Values in the Australian Public Service, Values and Conduct (2002)
- Guidelines on Workplace Diversity, Working Together No 2 (2001)
- Advice No 22: Discrimination in APS Employment
Current good practice advice
Reference archive
Frequently asked questions
- If an employee makes a complaint against me and the investigation finds that the allegation was false - what recourse do I have?
- What is involved in an internal complaint process?
- What can employees expect in terms of natural justice (procedural fairness) during a Code of Conduct investigation or a Whistleblowing inquiry?


