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Positive Duty (s 47C SDA), the Fair Work Act, WHS psychosocial duties and the Closing Loopholes wage-theft criminal regime each impose their own timelines. This tool maps the immediate and downstream actions for the complaint type.
Immediate actions
- Acknowledge receipt of complaint in writing within 24 hours.
- Confirm complainant safety + offer EAP/independent support.
- Preserve evidence (emails, Slack, CCTV, rosters) immediately.
- Separate parties pending investigation (consider WFH, redirect reporting line) where conduct is continuing.
Deadlines
Trauma-informed initial response
2026-07-07
2 business days
- Trauma-informed meeting with complainant by trained investigator.
- Confirm complaint scope + investigation pathway preference.
Interim risk assessment
2026-07-10
5 business days
- Risk assessment under WHS psychosocial duty.
- Decide interim measures (leave with pay, reporting line change).
Substantive investigation complete (target)
2026-08-14
30 business days · AHRC
- Investigation report + findings + remediation recommendations.
- Document Positive Duty assessment evidence (s 47C SDA).
AHRC complaint window opens
2026-07-06
1 business days · AHRC
- Complainant has 24 months from event to lodge AHRC complaint.
- AHRC may also act on its own motion under Positive Duty compliance.
Sources
Reference tool — not legal advice. Results are general information based on published Australian regulatory sources. Industry-specific or sector-licensed obligations may apply on top of what this tool returns. Always verify with the primary source linked in your result, or a qualified professional, before acting.
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