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Section 2, POSH Act [S10-57R]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 9 December 2013.

In POSH Act [A10-1T2]. This text from 9 December 2013. No other text held.

Cite: Section 2, POSH Act [S10-57R]. Machine: S10-57R.

2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

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(n) "sexual harassment" includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour (whether directly or by implication) namely:—

(i) physical contact and advances; or

(ii) a demand or request for sexual favours; or

(iii) making sexually coloured remarks; or

(iv) showing pornography; or

(v) any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature;

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sexual harassment: Section 2, POSH Act [S1057R] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "sexual harassment" includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour, whether directly or by implication: physical contact and advances; a demand or request for sexual favours; making sexually coloured remarks; showing pornography; any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature

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Section 2, POSH Act [S10-57R]