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Advancing the status of women around the worldThe Australian Government is proud to endorse Natasha Stott Despoja AO for re-election to the CEDAW Committee.The Committee is the body of independent experts that…
The Australian Government is committed to gender responsive budgeting and putting gender equality and impacts on women at the centre of budget decision making. The resources on this page are designed to support the Australian…
*Content warning. Information on this page may be triggering to some readers. If you need support, please call 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 or Lifeline (24 hours): 131 114Gender-based violence is a critical national…
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 (…
Policy goal: secure, safe jobs with decent wages, conditions and opportunities for career developmentThe Australian Government is committed to boosting job security and wages and to creating safe, fair and productive workplaces. Our…
There was general agreement among stakeholders that a key purpose of the NWA is to bring women’s voice to government. However, there was some inconsistency in an understanding of what ‘voice’ incorporates, and whether the NWA should…
IntroductionAustralia is facing some of its greatest strategic challenges of the last 70 years. Departments and agencies need to engage with the strategic policy sector where practical and necessary to do so. The government acknowledges the work…
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 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…
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 Wednesday 20 October 2021, the Minister for…
Background and contextWork has been occurring for decades at the frontline, policy and decision-making levels to reduce and ultimately end domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV). This includes through the current National Plan…
“We must face up to where we are falling short and look for new ways to do better … We must recognise that gender equality – while essential – does not safeguard against violence on its own. Indeed, even nations that lead the world…
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 Minister …
The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) at The Australian National University (ANU) was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to support an evaluation of…
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’s Safety…
National Action Plan on Women, Peace and SecurityAustralia's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2021-2031 (WPS Plan) aims to support the human rights and participation of women and…
The Australian Government is committed to advancing women’s economic equality, including leading a national push to help close the gender pay gap.Economic equality between women and men is essential to achieving…
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 proposed policy based on its impact on…
2024 marks 50 years since the establishment of a centralised women’s policy function in the Australian Public Service – the area now known as the Office for Women (…
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 (…
What makes graduate and other entry-level program roles different to other positions advertised at the APS 3 classification is that participants receive additional support to rapidly advance their careers. Through a customised…
Strengthening the G20 Women's Economic Empowerment Agenda
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 specific and practical advice to…
Recommendation 1 – Make it easier for employers to report to WGEA and improve collection and sharing of gender data
1.1 Improve the quality of data reported to WGEA, and reduce the regulatory burden…
Please allow me to also acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise the many Aboriginal people with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We are privileged to be on…