Harassment and Bullying Policy

This Harassment and Bullying Policy can be used to promote a safer and more respectful working environment. This Policy defines behaviour that constitutes harassment or bullying and provides a process for employees to flag any related complaints or grievances.

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Last updated October 23, 2025

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Harassment and Bullying Policy

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What is a harassment and bullying policy?

A harassment and bullying policy is a formal document that defines unacceptable workplace behaviours and sets out procedures for reporting and managing complaints to create a safer, more respectful work environment.
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When should you use a harassment and bullying policy?

You should use this policy when you want to clearly communicate standards of behaviour, reporting processes, and consequences for harassment or bullying in your workplace to protect your business and employees.
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What should be in a harassment and bullying policy?

A policy should include definitions of harassment and bullying, reporting and grievance procedures, consequences for breaches, and a commitment to a safe workplace, in line with Australian legal requirements.
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Harassment and Bullying Policy
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The Legal Risk Score of a Harassment and Bullying Policy Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document may not fully specify the procedures for handling complaints, which could lead to inconsistencies in enforcement and uncertainty in resolution outcomes.
  • The policy's effectiveness might be limited by the absence of explicit details on the monitoring and review processes, potentially reducing its adaptability and effectiveness over time.
  • There is a risk that the document might not fully cover all forms of harassment or bullying that could occur, leaving some behaviors inadequately addressed.

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Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace
By Daniel Lim|Sep 9, 2020

Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace

Workplace bullying is far more common than it should be. It can ruin a great job and make the culture of a company toxic and unproductive.

Follow Up: Lawpath's Free Bullying & Harassment Webinar
By Dominic Woolrych|Jul 30, 2014

Follow Up: Lawpath's Free Bullying & Harassment Webinar

Our Webinar by Michael Cosgrove provided great insight into how businesses can deal with their workplace bullying issues.

How to Respond to Workplace Bullying and Harassment
By Dominic Woolrych|Feb 24, 2021

How to Respond to Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Workplace bullying and harassment isn't only bad for your employees, it's also detrimental to business. Find out how to prevent it here.

How to Manage Cyberbullying in the Workplace
By Erina Higgins|Feb 8, 2024

How to Manage Cyberbullying in the Workplace

Cyberbullying is a common occurrence in the modern workplace. Find out in this article how you can prevent it and keep your employees safe.

Steps to Prevent Workplace Bullying
By Sydney Rae|Sep 6, 2016

Steps to Prevent Workplace Bullying

Learn how to not only discourage bullying behaviour in the workplace, but also prevent it from happening in the first place.

How to Tackle Workplace Harassment
By Jessica Robinson|Jun 24, 2021

How to Tackle Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment is more common than many people realise. Find out how you can manage and prevent it in this guide.

Sexual Harassment Laws: 2025 Update
By Ilyas Omari|Dec 3, 2025

Sexual Harassment Laws: 2025 Update

Do you know what the new sexual harassment laws in Australia are? Read this article to find out how they affect your workplace.

How To Identify Workplace Bullying
By Katarina Dapcevic|Aug 14, 2020

How To Identify Workplace Bullying

It is important as a business owner to identify the signs of workplace bullying to ensure the wellbeing of your staff. Find out more here.

Employer Liability for Ignoring Sexual Harassment
By Dominic Woolrych|Nov 21, 2025

Employer Liability for Ignoring Sexual Harassment

Learn about McCauley v Club Resort Holdings Pty Ltd (No 2) [2013] and the importance of investigating claims of workplace harassment. Read now.

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