A critical part of the training was ensuring that allegations of sexual assault are reported appropriately.
The two-and-and-a-half-hour modules were run by an external "diversity and inclusion" consultant.
The training came after a review into bullying and harassment by former sex discrimination commissioner Pru Goward.
Banter and gossip were deemed a no-no, while ministers were also told to invite everyone in the office if heading out for lunch or after-work drinks.
Veterans Minister David Elliott took issue with the alcohol ban, saying he keeps a bottle of whiskey in his office to "placate (his) parliamentary colleagues".
Delegating the work of a "junior" staff member to a more "senior" person can now we be construed as bullying.
The Respect at Work training sessions are expected to be run regularly.
Earlier this year a US university language guide described everyday words used by Americans as "problematic."
The University of Washington information technology department released an "inclusive language guide" that lists a number of "problematic words" that are "racist," "sexist," "ageist," or "homophobic,"
According to the guide, words such as "grandfather," "housekeeping," "minority," "ninja," and "lame" are considered "problematic words."
A Lake Superior State University in Michigan has also compiled a list of banished words to "uphold, protect, and support excellence in language".
Banned phrases include, "wait, what?", "no worries", "at the end of the day", "asking for a friend" and "you're on mute."
