Programs and initiatives
We work across Australian Government agencies and with state and territory governments, the private and not-for-profit sectors and the community on a range of projects, policies and advice. These programs and initiatives are the department’s focus and efforts to deliver the Australian Government’s priorities.
Women's Economic Equality Taskforce
Women's Economic Equality Taskforce
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 in the Australian economy. The taskforce has now concluded.
Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles
Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles
According to the Workplace Gender Equality Procurement Principles (WGE Procurement Principles), to be considered for government procurement contracts at or above $80,000, or $7.5 million for construction services, all tenderers who have 100 or more employees must be able to demonstrate they are c