Respectful, Inclusive & Lawful Workplaces
Respect@Work: Positive Duty Guidelines for Leaders
Equip your managers with a clear understanding of their obligations under the positive duty to proactively prevent sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace.

Attainment

Statement of Achievement

Regulation/Law

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and more

Duration

35-40 min

Price

$80

Course Description

Our Respect@Work: Positive Duty Guidelines for Leaders course equips managers with the knowledge and practical tools required to meet their positive duty obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), in line with guidance from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).

This engaging and practical module unpacks the four guiding principles and seven standards underpinning the positive duty framework. Learners gain clear, actionable strategies to prevent sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination, embed compliant systems and processes, and drive meaningful cultural change.

Designed specifically for organisational leaders and senior executives, the course supports informed decision-making, strengthens governance and accountability, and ensures organisations not only meet their legal obligations but actively advance human rights, equality, and respect. Participants will gain the confidence to foster safe, inclusive and diverse workplaces that protect the dignity of every individual.

Key Modules

  • The Guiding Principles
  • The 7 Standards of the Positive Duty
  • Standard 1: Leadership
  • Standard 2: Culture
  • Standard 3: Knowledge
  • Standard 4: Risk Management
  • Standard 5: Support
  • Standard 6: Reporting and Response
  • Standard 7: Monitoring, Evaluation and Transparency

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand the 4 Guiding Principles of the positive duty;
  • understand the 7 Standards of the positive duty; and
  • know the ways in which the Guiding Principles and Standards can be implemented by an organisation.


Legislation covered:

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022, The AHRC’s Guidelines for Complying with the Positive Duty (2023)