SafeWork NSW to Host Industry Sexual Harassment Summit
SafeWork NSW will host a two-day summit in Dubbo to address workplace sexual harassment risks in the health care, retail, and hospitality sectors.
Summit Overview
SafeWork NSW will host the Partnering for Prevention - Industry Sexual Harassment Summit to address sexual harassment as a workplace health and safety risk. The event will focus on the health care and social assistance, retail, and hospitality sectors.
According to SafeWork NSW, the agency received 278 requests for service and seven reports of workplace incidents relating to sexual harassment in 2025, with 46 percent originating from the targeted sectors.
Event Details
When: 23 June (health care and social assistance) and 24 June (retail and hospitality), 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Dubbo Memorial Club, Level 1, 178 Brisbane Street, Dubbo.
Registration
Registration and further information are available via the SafeWork NSW announcement.
Commissioner's Comment
SafeWork Commissioner Janet Schorer stated,
"Despite one in three workers experiencing workplace sexual harassment, it continues to be under reported across all industries. The Partnering For Prevention - Industry Sexual Harassment Summit is a fantastic opportunity to hear the latest research and work together to develop practical solutions to preventing and reducing workplace sexual harassment. By participating, you will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping practical, effective work health and safety solutions and help influence how these outcomes are implemented across industry."
