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The inaugural meeting of the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council was held today, which has now been formally established under the National Cabinet architecture.The Council, co-chaired by…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened virtually today, attended by:Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth)The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Justine Elliot MP (…
The Women and Women's Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened virtually today, attended by:The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon Justine Elliot MP (Commonwealth)Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (…
The Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council (Council) was convened in Canberra and virtually today, attended by:Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (Commonwealth)The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Commonwealth)The Hon…
Current ‘minimum standards’
Under the Workplace Gender Equality Act, the Minister sets the minimum standards in relation to gender equality indicators (section 19 of the Act…
Our public consultations are open to everyone, and we want to hear from you. Have your say about changes to policies, legislation, and more.Past consultationsDraft of Australia’s ninth periodic CEDAW reportLong-term…
PM&C plays a key leadership role in ensuring the APS delivers on the Prime Minister's and the government's priorities. We play an important role in driving a whole-of-government and whole-of-nation approach, at both a national…
This discussion paper has been developed to support discussion and reflection on gender equality in Australia to inform the Strategy. It is designed as a standalone document to inform you on the…
The Australian Government is committed to achieving gender equality in Australia. Women’s leadership, representation and decision-making is one of the key priority areas of Working for Women…
The taskforce has seven primary recommendations to the Government that will drive women’s economic equality and contribute to a strong and globally competitive Australian economy. Each recommendation contains…
Over the years, Australia has made great progress towards gender equality including through implementation of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984,[1] establishing the Workplace Gender Equality…
Outcomes from 21 September 2022The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (Taskforce) met for the first time on 21 September 2022.The Minister for Women addressed the Taskforce and encouraged…
The Women's Economic Equality Taskforce (the taskforce) was established in September 2022. It delivered on an election commitment to prioritise advice to government on the many issues facing women…
AuthorityOn 30 September 2022, National Cabinet agreed to the recommendations of the First Secretaries Group Review of Ministerial Councils. This included the formal establishment of the Women and Women…
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Summary of WGEA Review recommendations
What?
Who?
1. Make it easier for employers to report to WGEA and improve collection and…
In March 2022, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) published the report on the Australian Government’s 2021 Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (WGE Act). In August 2022, the…
Overview of the WGEA Review Report
This report proposes ten recommendations to accelerate progress on gender equality in workplaces and streamline reporting for employers to the Workplace Gender…
Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Context
The Government announced in the Women’s Budget Statement 2021-22 a targeted review (the Review) of the Workplace Gender…
Lodging the Gender Impact Assessment TemplateWhere a Cabinet Submission has more than one NPP, a separate Gender Impact Assessment Template must be completed for every NPP that meets any of the 5 criteria. Where a…
The Australian Government must provide leadership and accountability for driving economic equality outcomes and embed gender equity into its decision making, budgeting and policy design, implementation and…
The Gender Impact Assessment Template helps guide policy makers and support decision makers by ensuring that Gender Impact Assessments are consistent in their approach and include sufficient information to support…
Current approach
Australian employers are highly compliant with the Act. In the 2019-20 reporting period, 97.5 per cent of relevant employers complied with the Act. WGEA works closely with relevant employers to assist them in complying with their…
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce was established to provide advice to the Australian Government to support the advancement of women’s economic equality and achieve…
The Australian Government must invest in programs to address community attitudes and bias that prevent women’s full economic participation across a lifetime.Immediate actions7.1. Implement and…
Established by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Workplace Gender Equality Act), the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) manages a…