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Office for Women

The Office for Women works across government to deliver policies and programmes to advance gender equality and improve the lives of Australian women.

Our current priorities are:

strengthening women’s economic security including women’s workforce participation.
Supporting more women into leadership positions.
ensuring that women and their children are safe from violence.

Current Initiatives

COAG Women’s Safety Council

COAG Women’s Safety Council

On 13 March 2020, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) established the Women’s Safety Council (the Council), elevating the status of the existing Women’s Safety Ministers forum.

Grants and Funding

Grants and Funding

The Women’s Leadership and Development Strategy provides funding and support to organisations to deliver gender equality at the national level.

International Forums

International Forums

Our work contributes to Australia’s policies on international matters relating to gender equality and women.

Leadership

We are committed to increasing the number of women in leadership positions in the public and private sectors.

Women's Economic Security

Economic Security

Our work supports more Australian women into work – improving women’s economic security today and helping them accumulate retirement savings for the future.

Women's Safety

Feeling safe and without fear of violence is everyone's right; reducing violence is everyone's responsibility.

Latest News

COAG Women’s Safety Council

Friday, 03 April 2020

The COAG Women’s Safety Council held their inaugural meeting via teleconference on 30 March 2020 and second meeting on 2 April 2020. The Council was co-chaired by the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston.

Natasha Stott Despoja

Natasha Stott Despoja announced as Australia’s candidate for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

International Forums

Friday, 13 March 2020

On 5 March, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, announced Ms Natasha Stott Despoja AO as Australia’s candidate for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination

International Women's Day #IWD2020 #GenerationEquality

Reflecting on the milestones of Australian women—International Women’s Day

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

International Women’s day (IWD) is a day celebrated around the world every year on 8 March. IWD offers us the opportunity to stop and reflect on the inspirational women in our lives, the progress society has made on women’s rights and the work we still need to do.

Resources

Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report 2018-19

Office for Women

4th February 2020

The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Report is prepared annually by the Australian Government Office for Women, and reports on the Government’s performance against its gender diversity target.

Beijing+25 National Review Report

Office for Women

The 2019 national review report on Australia's implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Australia’s 2014 National Report to UN Women on Australia’s implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, August 2014

Office for Women

31st January 2019

Final Independent Review of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2012-2018

Office for Women

12th December 2018

UN Women guidance note for comprehensive national-level reviews

Office for Women

3rd December 2018

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