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Queensland Faces Criticism for Indefinitely Pausing Workplace Harassment Reforms

Advocates, including Brittany Higgins, condemn the government’s delay of positive duty laws aimed at proactive prevention of workplace harassment.

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  • The Queensland government has indefinitely delayed the implementation of positive duty workplace harassment reforms originally set to begin on July 1, 2025.
  • Attorney-General Deb Frecklington cited the need for further consultation and policy work as the reason for the pause, sparking backlash from advocates and legal experts.
  • Brittany Higgins criticized the delay, arguing it jeopardizes workplace safety and reflects a lack of commitment to addressing women’s concerns.
  • The reforms, passed by the former Labor government in 2024, were a key recommendation of a 2022 Queensland Human Rights Commission review of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
  • Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall contended that claims of insufficient consultation were misleading, noting extensive prior stakeholder engagement.