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The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service (PWSS) are trusted advisors providing independent, confidential and trauma aware human resource advice to create and maintain safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. PWSS provides a full range of services including work health and safety support, and human resource guidance to parliamentarians and Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 (MOPS) employees. We provide wellbeing support, workplace reviews, conflict resolution and early intervention to all who work or volunteer in Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (CPW).

Counselling and support
HR Advice
Safe and respectful culture
Workplace Health and Safety
Learning and Development
Resource Review
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PWSS Academy

The PWSS is committed to developing leading practice in parliamentary workplace education and training.

Workplace complaint form

You can complete and submit this form if you have experienced or witnessed inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Who can access the PWSS

The PWSS takes a 'no wrong door' approach and will ensure you speak to the right people to assist.

How can I make my workplace safer?

There are things all staff can do to make sure the workplace is a safe and respectful environment. The best way to deal with harassment and bullying is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Creating positive and respectful relationships from the start makes it easier to prevent or reduce harassment and bullying.

I want to make my workplace safer

There are many things you can do to actively ensure a safe and respectful workplace culture