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Stalking or Intimidation

If you experience or witness behaviour in a Commonwealth parliamentary workplace that creates a risk to your health or safety, please call the PWSS at 1800 747 977 - option 1,
to discuss. You can remain anonymous while receiving support. 

When matters raised may be criminal in nature, with your consent we can assist you to contact the relevant authorities. If you or others are in immediate physical danger, call 000 now.

Stalking or intimidation is a criminal offence in Australia and can include:

  • following you
  • making unwanted contact
  • repeated phone calls or messages
  • monitoring your use of the internet
  • loitering or threatening you.

Access Support Services

MOP(S) Act Employees can access confidential trauma-informed support and assistance. The PWSS Counselling & Support team can provide confidential support and advice on your options. You can remain anonymous while receiving support.

  • Call us at 1800 PH PWSS (1800 747 977 - option 1).
  • Email support@pwss.gov.au
  • Text us on 0487 112 755.
  • Stop by and see us, or make an appointment. We are located at Suite M2.105 in Parliament House. We are available from 8:30am-7pm Monday to Wednesday of sitting weeks and from 9am-5pm on all other business days.
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Counselling & Support

All people who work in Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces, past and present, have access to confidential, trauma-informed conflict resolution, support and assistance through the PWSS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MoP(S) Act staff and parliamentarians also have access to an employee assistance provider.