If I share a bullying message to me does that breach the bully's privacy?

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You can generally share bullying messages without breaching the bully’s privacy, for example if you justifiably use it as evidence of the bullying to inform the right authorities.
In cases of bullying, the Privacy Act does not generally place controls on how an individual may disclose or share personal of information if they are acting in their personal capacity (in other words, in their personal, family or household affairs).
In a workplace, your employer has a duty to investigate any allegations of bullying. However, the overlap between personal and professional means the privacy of the bully may be a consideration in how they deal with the issue. Talk with your manager, their boss, or a member of the senior management team or human resources adviser.

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