There has been a spate of reporting of sexual harassment
incidents involving recent and historical claims. While the
widespread coverage of the reporting has involved high profile
figures in Victoria and nationally it has prompted many victims to
report their own incidents to the Police and to the media.
The stories published in the media reveal that these large
numbers of victims have generally suffered in silence for many
years. They have also developed significant psychological injuries
as a result of the harassment. Recent reporting would suggest this
is a modern phenomenon but unfortunately it has long been an issue
that has gone largely unreported and hidden to date.
Where a victim is subjected to sexual harassment at work either
by a superior or a colleague and they suffer a psychological injury
as a result of the harassment, then they are entitled to pursue
their entitlements under the workers' compensation scheme in
Victoria.
