New standards for public service sexual harassment complaints announced

The PressNZ HeraldFriday 26 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Public Service Minister Judith Collins has introduced new standards to better support staff reporting sexual harassment or bullying. Under the new approach, public sector agencies must now consider paying the legal fees for employees making complaints of serious misconduct.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 26 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via The Post

    New sexual harassment standards for public service welcomed by victim (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    NZ public sector will have to ‘consider’ paying for lawyers for sexual harassment complainants (opens in new tab)