How to read the data on this page
Don’t use this data to represent the whole public sector.
Due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), some organisations weren’t able to take part in the 2020 survey.
These were:
- 16 metropolitan and large regional health services
- 10 other hospitals
- Department of Justice and Community Safety
- Victoria Police
With some results, some numbers may add up to more than 100% as respondents could select more than one answer.
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Who took part in the 2020 survey
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Due to the varied representation of some industry groups in the 2020 survey, there may be bias in the results.
The under-represented industry groups in the 2020 survey are:
- Police and emergency services
- Public health care
The over-represented industry groups in the 2020 survey are:
- TAFE and other education
- Victorian Public Service
- Water and land management
The 2020 survey results may not be a reliable indicator of employee opinions or experiences compared to surveys in other years.
The data for % of public sector workforce comes from our annual workforce data collection.
Bullying
Bullying is repeated unreasonable behaviour directed at an employee that creates a risk to their health and safety.
It can have an immediate and long-term negative impact on those involved, including those who witness bullying.
Number of respondents who experienced bullying
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Type of bullying experienced
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Who did the bullying
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Telling someone about bullying
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Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is non-consensual or unwelcome sexual behaviour that could cause an employee to feel offended, humiliated or intimidated.
And it is against the law.
Sexual harassment can have an immediate and long-term negative impact on those involved, including those who witness sexual harassment.
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Number of respondents who experienced sexual harassment
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Type of sexual harassment experienced
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Who did the sexual harassment
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How respondents responded to sexual harassment
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Discrimination
Discrimination is treating or proposing to treat a person unfavourably because of a personal characteristic that is protected by the law.
It can have an immediate and long-term negative impact on those involved, including those who witness it.
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Number of respondents who experienced discrimination
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Attributes respondents were discriminated on
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Type of discrimination experienced
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Telling someone about discrimination
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Violence and aggression
Violence and aggression are when employees are abused, threatened or assaulted in a situation related to their work.
It can come from anywhere, such as from colleagues, clients, customers or the public.
Violence and aggression can have an immediate and long-term negative impact on those involved, including those who witness violence and aggression.
Number of respondents who experienced violence and aggression
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Type of violence and aggression experienced
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Source of violence and aggression experienced
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Telling someone about violence and aggression
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