Small Steps | Safe Workplaces: Sexual Harassment Conference 2026

Join us for the Small Steps | Safe Workplaces: Sexual Harassment Conference, taking place on 18, 19, 20 November 2026, in Nipaluna (Hobart), Lutruwita (Tasmania).

This essential event will focus on addressing all aspects on workplace sexual harassment.

This conference is for legal professionals, the community sector, social workers, HR practitioners, advocates and anyone working with or interested in workplace sexual harassment law, prevention or practice.

Special Guest speakers:

The Hon Justice Jacqueline Gleeson, High Court of Australia

The Hon Chief Justice Debra Mortimier, Federal Court of Australia

Ms Kate Eastman AM, SC

Ms Cathy Dowsett, SC

Ms Prue Bindon, Barrister, Key Chambers

Jennifer Jones, Principal Solicitor and Legal Director, Workers’ Rights, Westjustice

Georgie Langford, Employment Counsel, Workplace Integrity, Canva

Associate Professor Sarah Ailwood, School of Law, University of Wollongong

Susan Price, Principal Solicitor, Civil Practice, Women’s Legal Centre ACT as MC

With Thanks to our sponsors:

RACV Hobart Hotel

Hydro Tasmania

Dobson Mitchell Allport

Hotel Grand Chancellor

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

This conference is made possible by funding from the Commonwealth Government, in response to Recommendation 53 of the Respect@Work Report, and aims to provide critical insights, resources, and actionable strategies for addressing and preventing sexual harassment in workplaces.