Victorian Nationals MP Anne Webster has lodged an harassment complaint as female politicians continue to speak out against inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Dr Webster's complaint is against a man who allegedly harassed her in Parliament House last week.
The Mallee MP and former social worker has lodged the complaint with the National Party and its leader, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.
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In a statement provided to nine.com.au, Dr Webster she would not be giving any details about the alleged harassment.
"I have followed through the appropriate channels and the person has apologised and informed me that he will not engage in that behaviour again," she said.
However, the MP said she was stunned by the incident, given the current attention that has been drawn to sexual harassment claims within parliament.
"I was literally speechless. When I told my husband, he asked the question, 'Where has he been? Under a rock?'"
"It's time for cultural change. It is quite clear, Australian women are fed up. We will not continue to tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace. It is not ok," Dr Webster said.
"For too long women have been led to believe that by speaking up we put our career on the line. We have a right to be safe at work, and we expect that respect will be the hallmark of good relations in our workplaces, including in Parliament House."
Dr Webster was appointed by Mr McCormack to liaise with past and present Nationals staffers and politicians about issues of sexual harassment, assault and bullying.
Her work will contribute to an inquiry into Parliament's workplace culture triggered by the rape claims made by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.
"I want to see change. I am encouraged that measures have been put in place, but I think internal mechanisms need to consider a more corporate response including an external HR department," she said.
