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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 and…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.National AgendaThe Board received an update from Professor Glyn Davis AC, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and…
The key objective of gender analysis is to determine whether a policy has a gendered impact and what that impact is. Gender analysis requires policy makers to reflect on the direct and indirect impacts of the…
Addressing workplace sexual harassmentMeasures taken to encourage reporting of sexual harassment in the workplace can be found in response to question 17c.The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2009…
Australia welcomes the opportunity to submit its ninth periodic report (periodic report) under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to the Committee on the Elimination of…
Gender analysis is a process of conducting research, interrogating data and considering the different ways a policy may impact people based on gender. It is a tool for:identifying and analysing the impacts and risks…
Overview
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (the Taskforce) is an independent group of eminent women established to provide advice to the Australian Government to support the advancement of …
A $5 million Research Partnership grant – part of the Working for Women Program – has been awarded to the University of Sydney’s Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work (the…
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…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received an update on…
Consultation launch
The Australian Government announced in the Women’s Budget Statement 2021–22 a targeted review (the WGEA Review) of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. On…
As required by the Terms of Reference, this report assesses the effectiveness of WGEA’s existing practices in the promotion and improvement of gender equality in Australian workplaces, and identifies areas of future focus for WGEA.…
A rapid growth sector, historically undervaluedThe care and support economy is a significant contributor to employment, economic growth and societal well-being in Australia. Yet, care and support work has not traditionally been considered by…
On 23 August 2024, the Australian Government received the final report from the expert panel appointed to undertake a rapid review of evidence-based approaches to prevent gender-based violence. The report provides…
Current approach
The functions and powers of WGEA as set out in the Workplace Gender Equality Act include (section 10 of the Act):
Advising and assisting employers in promoting and improving gender…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and discussed the following matters.Closing the Gap - Productivity Commission 3-Yearly Review Draft ReportThe Board discussed the…
Overall government results
At 30 June 2020, there were 343 Australian Government boards with 2,489 filled positions. Women filled 48.5 per cent of all board positions (1,206 positions were filled by …
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…
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…
Organisations and people interviewed by the review
Australian Government
The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Hon Stephen…
The Office for Women is the central gender equality institution within the APS, with all Australian Government portfolios responsible for developing high‑quality gender analysis and…
Assess demand and calculate the costTo build a firm foundation for expanding Australia’s approach to prevention, governments must provide adequate funding for DFSV services. For decades, however, services have been chronically underfunded. As…
The Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Annual Report is prepared by the Office for Women each year, and outlines performance against the Australian Government’s targets for …
The government recognises that gender equality is a global public good and is committed to Australia being a global leader on gender equality.The government’s objective is to deliver outcomes for all Australians by…
The third annual Status of Women Report Card (the report card) was released on Saturday 8 March 2025 for International Women’s Day.The report card supports Working for Women: A Strategy for …