The University of Western Australia is committed to maintaining an environment within the University that is free from sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment is unacceptable behaviour.
It conflicts with the University's Equal Opportunity Policy and denies respect for the rights of staff and students to fair treatment. Sexual harassment is a serious issue which undermines morale and can adversely affect the ability of staff and students to achieve their full potential within the University. The University is committed to taking action to deter sexual harassment, to increase awareness that such behaviour is unacceptable and to ensure that complaints are dealt with fairly and promptly. Sexual harassment covers a range of behaviours which constitute a verbal, visual or physical affront of a sexual nature to a person. The distinguishing characteristics of sexual harassment are that it is conduct with a sexual component which is unwelcome, unsolicited and unreciprocated .