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 Chief Justice Debra Mortimer, Federal Court of Australia The Hon Justice Jacqueline Gleeson, High Court of Australia Ms Kate Eastman AM, SC Ms Cathy Dowsett, SC Ms Prue Bindon, Barrister, Key Chambers Ms Sarah McCarthy, Barrister, State Chambers Nala Mansell, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc Abbey Kendall, CEO, Working Women's Centre Australia Jennifer Jones, Principal Solicitor and Legal Director, Workers’ Rights, Westjustice Prabha Nandagopal, Founder, Elevate Consulting Partners 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.