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Workplace investigation timer

Positive Duty (s 47C SDA), FW Act, WHS psychosocial + Closing Loopholes wage-theft criminal regime each impose their own timelines. This tool maps the immediate + downstream actions for the complaint type.

Complaint
Sexual harassment (SDA + Positive Duty)

Immediate actions

  1. Acknowledge receipt of complaint in writing within 24 hours.
  2. Confirm complainant safety + offer EAP/independent support.
  3. Preserve evidence (emails, Slack, CCTV, rosters) immediately.
  4. Separate parties pending investigation (consider WFH, redirect reporting line) where conduct is continuing.

Deadlines

  • Trauma-informed initial response

    2026-05-26

    2 business days

    • Trauma-informed meeting with complainant by trained investigator.
    • Confirm complaint scope + investigation pathway preference.

  • Interim risk assessment

    2026-05-29

    5 business days

    • Risk assessment under WHS psychosocial duty.
    • Decide interim measures (leave with pay, reporting line change).

  • Substantive investigation complete (target)

    2026-07-03

    30 business days · AHRC

    • Investigation report + findings + remediation recommendations.
    • Document Positive Duty assessment evidence (s 47C SDA).

  • AHRC complaint window opens

    2026-05-25

    1 business days · AHRC

    • Complainant has 24 months from event to lodge AHRC complaint.
    • AHRC may also act on its own motion under Positive Duty compliance.

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