AWDR Workplace Representatives

AWDR Workplace Representatives, whose listed website operates as Sexual Harassment Australia under A Whole New Approach Pty Ltd, provides bullying and harassment management support for employees across all Australian states, citing more than 10,000 claims handled since 2004.

• Represents workers pursuing workplace sexual harassment claims before the Fair Work Commission and the Australian Human Rights Commission, and directs complaints to state bodies such as VCAT, NCAT and the Queensland Human Rights Commission.
• Advises on stop sexual harassment orders, available through the Fair Work Commission since 11 November 2021 under the Respect at Work amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
• Publishes case examples with compensation outcomes of $125,000 and above, and offers a free confidential claim assessment with a no win, no fee arrangement.
• Operates a hotline (1800 333 666) seven days a week under principal Gary Pinchen; the business states it is not a law firm and describes its team as workplace specialists.

Best for: employees weighing a workplace sexual harassment complaint who need case valuation and representation before lodgement deadlines pass.

AWDR Workplace Representatives, via the Sexual Harassment Australia website of A Whole New Approach Pty Ltd, provides employment workplace advisory and representation for dismissed employees across Australia.

• Represents employees in unfair dismissal, general protections and unlawful termination claims before the Fair Work Commission, noting the strict 21 day limit to lodge an unfair dismissal application.
• Draws on more than 10,000 employee claims handled across all Australian states since 2004.
• Offers free confidential consultations and phone support on 1800 333 666 seven days a week; the team states it is not a law firm.

Best for: dismissed employees who need to assess and lodge a Fair Work Commission claim within 21 days of dismissal.