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Agencies are responsible for self-assessing the level of gender analysis their policies require. This quick reference guide is to assist policy makers to determine the level of gender analysis required and how this…
Each year, the Office for Women reports annually on the representation of women on Australian Government Boards.Record results have been achieved in 2023-24. Data is presented at Australian Government, portfolio, and individual board levels, and…
During the 2022-23 Financial Year, the Office for Women collected new data to understand women’s representation on individual Australian Government boards and in disaggregated Chair and Deputy Chair positions.Individual boardsThe 2022-2023 financial…
Established by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Workplace Gender Equality Act), the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) manages a reporting program, in which non-public…
As the Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service, I am pleased to present the Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Annual Report 2022‑2023 – which…
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 …
On 3 March 2022, the Australian Government tabled its response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s Reviews of Administration and Expenditure: No. 18 (2018-2019) and No. 19 (2019-…
The Australian Government is deeply committed to supporting the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda to ensure better outcomes for women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings, and considered a global leader in this space.…
1.9 billion combined population Source: IMF, 2022 US $34.8 trillion combined GDP Quad countries account for 44% of two-way merchandise trade…
Ten families, comprising eight couples (with one single sex couple) and two single parents, were recruited according to the sampling framework outlined in Table 2.[1] While the sample is undeniably small, the size is not unusual for research of this…
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 evaluation…
Overall Government results
At 30 June 2022, there were 335 Australian Government Boards with 2,214 filled positions. Women filled 51.4 per cent of all board positions (1,138 positions were filled by women).
This result is an increase of 1.8…
As the Minister for Finance, Women, and the Public Service, I am pleased to present the Gender Balance on Australian Government Boards Annual Report 2023-2024.Women’s equal…
Current approach
WGEA collects gender data on employees, however it is not mandatory to report to WGEA on additional diversity data such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, age, location,…
OverviewViolence against women and children remains a national crisis in Australia. While there has been significant action and investment towards ending gender-based violence, including through the National Plan to End Violence…
Men are typically over represented in management and leadership roles across most industries. This is particularly the case in mining, construction, utilities and manufacturing.[31] Even in female‑dominated industries, men are still more likely to…
This report provides research evidence to inform the government’s proposed changes to the federal government's paid parental leave (PPL) scheme in 2023–2026. Our report is titled Next Steps in recognition of the…
Date: Monday 20 May 2024Host: Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response InquiryParticipants: This roundtable brought together a range of economic…
Pursuant to the Senate Order on Entity Contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) and which…
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…
The most recently available data shows that gender inequality is pervasive, persistent and impacts public and private domains throughout a woman’s entire life course. Women experience a lifetime of economic…
Artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is rapidly evolvingTechnological innovations have driven world GDP growth over the past millennium, and with each wave of technological advancement, the way humans live, work and relate to each other…
There have been improvements in women's representation in Australia's political and public life, and key leadership roles over recent decades, particularly at all levels of government.Representation of women in political and…
Guiding recommendation: Develop and regularly stress test preparedness and a national response to a pandemic that covers the broader health, economic and social response and fully harnesses capability and resources across…
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…