Applying the law in general practice

How does the law apply to me in my work at a general practice?

Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), it is unlawful for a person to sexually harass another person in the course of seeking or receiving goods, services or facilities from that  person.²

General practice teams often encounter people whose behaviour might be in part accounted for by diminished cognitive capacity, mental illness, drug use or intoxication. While these factors might help to explain a person’s behaviour, you do not have to tolerate sexual harassment from any person. You have a right to feel safe at work.