Harassment is behaviour that is directed at an individual or groups and which is offensive, belittling, humiliating, intimidating or threatening and is unwelcome and unsolicited and is of a type that is usually unreciprocated, expected to be repeated, makes work or study environment unpleasant, humiliating or intimidating for the individual or group.
- Harassment can be sexual in nature or based on gender, race, disability, sexual preference or a range of other factors.
- Discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably than another person because of certain attributes eg race, pregnancy, gender, disability (either directly or indirectly).
- Bullying is behaviour which is described as the repeated less favourable treatment of a person by another or others in the workplace which may be considered unreasonable and inappropriate workplace practice. It includes behaviour that intimidates, offends, degrades or humiliates.
The University does not tolerate any form of harassment, and has developed procedures that enable anyone, staff or student, to lodge a complaint.
People who believe that they may be the subject of unlawful harassment should discuss their concerns with one of the University's trained Harassment Contact Officers who are located on each campus. Contact Officers can provide advice and support with options that may be taken up to resolve the issue. They can also explain the procedures that should be followed if you believe you have a complaint of harassment. Guidelines for the prevention and resolution of complaints of harassment and discrimination are also available online in the portal.