What happens if the alleged behaviour falls outside the definition of sexual harassment?
Whether or not your alleged behaviour can be characterised as sexual harassment depends upon whether it was wanted or unwanted. Behaviour to which someone freely consents is not sexual harassment. Friendship and consensual expressions of mutual attraction and respect are not sexual harassment. If someone raises a concern about behaviour that you thought was wanted or acceptable you need to consider the possibility that there has been a misunderstanding between you. It is possible that you sexually harassed them without meaning to. You should also be aware that behaviour falling outside the definition of sexual harassment that is: • wanted or accepted by another person; or • not sexual in nature can still be inappropriate in the context of the work and learning environment and be subject to action under the University’s procedures for dealing with serious misconduct or misconduct. Bullying, discrimination on grounds other than sex, and staff/student relationships that could cause confli
Whether or not your alleged behaviour can be characterised as sexual harassment depends upon whether it was wanted or unwanted. Behaviour to which someone freely consents is not sexual harassment. Friendship and consensual expressions of mutual attraction and respect are not sexual harassment. If someone raises a concern about behaviour that you thought was wanted or acceptable you need to consider the possibility that there has been a misunderstanding between you. It is possible that you sexually harassed them without meaning to. You should also be aware that behaviour falling outside the definition of sexual harassment that is: • wanted or accepted by another person; or • not sexual in nature can still be inappropriate in the context of the work and learning environment and be subject to action under the University’s procedures for dealing with serious misconduct or misconduct. Staff/student relationships that could cause conflicts of interest are addressed under other University pol
