Respect@Work Reforms
This important virtual workshop will unpack what you need to know as a superannuation industry professional to create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace under the new Sex Discrimination and Fair Work (Respect at Work) Amendment Act.
The new ‘positive duty’ requirements in the Sex Discrimination Act require a significant shift. All businesses, including superannuation funds, must take proactive steps to eliminate sexual harassment and other unlawful conduct – it’s not just about responding to incidents, but preventing them. Sexual harassment remains pervasive in Australian workplaces. In the last five years, 41% of women and 26% of men have been sexually harassed at work*. Yet, reporting of incidents remains unacceptably low.
This interactive virtual workshop, presented by Dr Emma Fulu, Founder and Co-CEO of The Equality Institute, explores the legal and regulatory obligations under the Respect@Work legislation, with a focus on the new positive duty and how you as a superannuation trustee, senior executive or HR/people & culture professional can create a culture of respect to prevent sex-based harassment.
*Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, Australian Human Rights Commission, https://humanrights.gov.au/time-for-respect-2022
Key topics to be discussed include:
- The Respect@Work reforms under the Sex Discrimination Act
- What conduct is now unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act?
- What is the new positive duty and what is different?
- Actions to meet positive duty obligations
- Creating cultures of respect
Who should attend?
- Trustees and directors
- CEOs, and senior management staff
- HR and People & Culture Managers
Presenters
Dr Emma Fulu
Founder and Co-CEO, The Equality Institute
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Dr Emma Fulu is a researcher, social entrepreneur and one of the world’s leading experts on violence against women, appearing widely across the media including on Al Jazeera, CNN, the BBC, and Q&A. She is the founder and co-CEO of the Equality Institute, a global organisation working to advance equality and end violence against women and girls. Emma is Co-Chair of the Gender and Rights Advisory Panel of the World Health Organization, and a member of the Global Women’s Institute Leadership Council, advising the world’s leading organisation, including governments and the United Nations, on diversity, equity and inclusion. She has a PhD from the University of Melbourne, is the author of Domestic Violence in Asia, and publishes widely on gender, violence, and inclusive leadership.
How you’ll learn
One-hour online virtual workshop.
ASFA’s virtual workshops are a live and interactive learning experience. Participants can engage with industry-leading presenters who are experts in their field, together with their peers, just like they would at an ASFA face-to-face workshop. It is a unique opportunity to workshop ideas and concepts in a collaborative online environment facilitated by experts.
Virtual workshops are limited to 30 participants to allow for discussion, and to ensure that participants have ample opportunity to ask presenters questions.
Pricing
Public virtual workshop
| Type | Inc. GST |
|---|---|
| Member | $195 |
| Non-member | $250 |
CPD Points
1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for members of ASFA’s Professional Accreditation Program.
For all enquiries, contact ASFA Learning.
