Release of Sexual Harassment Survey Findings

The Review into Sexual Harassment in Victorian Courts recommended that Court Services Victoria conduct an annual anonymous survey of all court and Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) user groups to track progress on incidents of sexual harassment, reporting of incidents and action by bystanders in the courts and VCAT. 

The survey, which was released to all employees, judicial officers and VCAT members in August 2022, examined: 

• the prevalence of sexual harassment  
• the nature of sexual harassment  
• the reporting by both victims and witnesses, and  
• the training, reporting and complaints handling processes. 

Released in April 2023, read the survey findings and an update about our response.  

The findings provide Court Services Victoria with further insight into the impact of the work that has been done to implement the recommendations of the Review and will inform ongoing efforts to eliminate sexual harassment from court and tribunal workplaces. 

Message from the Chief Justice 

A message in response to the survey findings from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Chair of Courts Council, Anne Ferguson, on behalf of the Victorian courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal is available to download: Sexual Harassment Survey Findings - Message from the Chief Justice

Progress on recommendations of the Review 

We remain committed to delivering on the Review's recommendations, and to transparency about the progress we have made and what we continue to do to respond to and prevent sexual harassment. 

For progress of the Review's recommendations, see: Sexual Harassment Review recommendations and progress.