Product Overview

This professionally drafted Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy is designed specifically for Australian workplaces to help organisations meet their work health and safety obligations and create a respectful, inclusive work environment. Aligned with Australian WHS legislation and anti-discrimination laws, this policy template provides clear, practical guidance on preventing, managing and responding to inappropriate workplace behaviour.

Psychosocial hazards such as bullying, harassment and discrimination can lead to serious psychological and physical harm, workers compensation claims, regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage. This comprehensive policy supports robust WHS compliance by setting out expectations, responsibilities, reporting pathways and investigation processes in clear, accessible language.

Developed by WHS and HR specialists, this document can be quickly tailored to your organisation, saving time and ensuring your safety documentation is consistent, professional and legally informed.

Key Features

• Clear definitions of workplace bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation aligned with Australian legislation and WHS guidance.
• Detailed examples of unacceptable behaviour and reasonable management action to reduce ambiguity and support fair, consistent decision-making.
• Step-by-step reporting and complaint procedures, covering informal resolution, formal complaints, investigations and outcomes.
• Explicit roles and responsibilities for officers, managers, supervisors and workers to support due diligence and WHS compliance.
• Integration of psychosocial risk management, including hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures and review.
• Practical guidance on confidentiality, protection from victimisation and support options for affected workers.
• Checklists and structured sections that make implementation, training and auditing straightforward.

Benefits

• Strengthen WHS compliance: Demonstrate that your business is taking reasonably practicable steps to manage psychosocial risks under work health and safety laws.
• Reduce risk and liability: Minimise the likelihood of claims, disputes and regulator involvement by having clear, well-communicated safety documentation in place.
• Save time and resources: Avoid drafting from scratch with a ready-to-use, legally informed policy that can be customised to your operations.
• Support a respectful culture: Set clear behavioural expectations and empower workers to speak up safely and appropriately.
• Improve consistency: Ensure managers respond to issues in a fair, transparent and procedurally sound manner across the organisation.

Who is this for?

• Small to large Australian businesses seeking to strengthen WHS and HR frameworks.
• Safety managers and WHS professionals responsible for psychosocial risk management.
• HR managers and people leaders managing conduct, performance and grievances.
• Business owners, directors and officers needing evidence of due diligence in relation to bullying and harassment.

Legislation & References

This policy template is informed by key Australian legislation and guidance, including:

• Work Health and Safety Acts and Regulations (jurisdictional equivalents).
• Fair Work Act provisions relating to workplace bullying and general protections.
• Federal and state anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws.
• Safe Work Australia guidance on managing psychosocial hazards and workplace bullying.

Incorporating this policy into your WHS management system supports a safer, healthier and more compliant workplace, while providing a strong foundation for training, consultation and continuous improvement.