Sexual-harassment numbers rise sharply

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says the increase in cases is concerning. Source: AAP

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An Australian Human Rights Commission report shows the number of people claiming they have been sexually harassed in the workplace has risen dramatically in six years.

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