Queensland University of Technology
Workplace Bullying Survey

Chief Investigator: Carmel Privitera

School of Learning and Professional Studies
Faculty of Education, QUT
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Email: c.privitera@student.qut.edu.au
Tel: 0410.606.680
      Supervisor: Dr Marilyn Campbell

School of Learning and Professional Studies
Faculty of Education, QUT
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Email: ma.campbell@qut.edu.au
Tel: (07) 3864.3806

Description

This survey study on bullying in the workplace is being conducted to increase understanding of face-to-face bullying as well as cyber-harassment (bullying through modern technologies such as email and mobile phones) in the AMWU workforce. The data will also inform further research into workplace bullying. This project is being undertaken as part of a master's dissertation for Carmel Privitera.

Voluntary participation and Consent

It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the attached survey. Your participation in this project is entirely voluntary.

Risks

Your decision to participate will in no way impact upon your current or future employment or your current or future relationship with the AMWU and/or QUT. There are no additional risks associated with your participation in this project.

Confidentiality - Anonymity

All comments and responses are anonymous and will be treated confidentially. The names of individual persons are not required in any of the responses.

Concerns / complaints

Please contact the Research Ethics Officer on 3864 2340 or ethicscontact@qut.edu.au if you have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of the project.

Questions / further information

If you require further information about the project, or to have any questions answered please do not hesitate to contact the QUT research team either Carmel Privitera on 0410.606.680 or Marilyn Campbell on (07) 3864.3806 or the AMWU State Secretary, Andrew Dettmer on 07 3236 2550 or email amwuqld@amwu.asn.au.

Thank you for your time in completing this questionnaire.

Yours sincerely,

Carmel Privitera
Chief Investigator