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*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 Australian Government47 values the views and perspectives of the Australian community. As part of Australia's long-standing commitment to transparency, the Government funded the development of a shadow report from independent civil society…
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 immediate actions for…
The Australian Government must undertake a long-term, targeted and deliberate investment program to ensure women are leading and building the economy in equal measure to men.Immediate actions5.1. …
A Partnership for the FutureAt the 2024 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations, Australia announced a range of new and expanded initiatives. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon…
Project commenced March 2025OrganisationProject titleDescription of projectGrant amount(GST exclusive)The University of SydneyResearch PartnershipThe University of Sydney will lead a group of partners to build the evidence base on what works to…
Current approach
Employers report remuneration data to WGEA, but no individual employee remuneration is published by WGEA. WGEA uses this remuneration data to publish gender pay gaps by industry – e.g. for the mining, health care and social…
The Australian Government must provide women in Australia with lifelong, accessible, flexible and affordable education and skill building. They must also remove existing disincentives and inequities that perpetuate industry…
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 ensuring gender equality 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 Smith MP, Minister…
GenderGender is a social and cultural concept. It is about social and cultural differences in identity, expression and experience as a man, woman or non-binary person. Non-binary is an umbrella term describing gender identities that are not…
Projects commenced October 2021OrganisationProject TitleDescription of projectGrant amount (GST exclusive)BUSY Group LtdBUSY Sisters mentoring for women entering apprenticeships and traineeshipsThis project will support …
The National Women's Health Strategy outlines a national approach to improving health outcomes for all women and girls. The Strategy identifies 5 priority areas: maternal, sexual and reproductive health; healthy…
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 inequality and insecurity…
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 mechanisms.…
Key legislation
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
Workplace Gender Equality (Matters in relation to Gender Equality Indicators) Instrument 2013 (No. 1)
Workplace Gender Equality (Minimum Standards) Instrument 2014
Sources
ABS (…
This section explores some of the factors that contribute to women’s economic inequality. Over their lifetimes, women are more likely to earn less than men, are less likely to advance as far in their careers as men…
Vision: An Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter their gender.Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender EqualityThe Australian Government has put…
PM&C sits at the heart of government policy making. We work hard to anticipate, respond to, and implement the Australian Government’s complex agenda across the policy spectrum. Our primary role is to serve the Prime Minister, support the Cabinet…
Appendix 4 – What we heard: summary of consultation themes
What was heard
Several key themes emerged from consultation including:
The WGEA dataset is world-leading and gives a high-level picture of the progress being made on…
Changing behaviours and attitudes leading to gender-based violenceIn addition to addressing discriminatory stereotypes, the Government adopted measures to change behaviours and attitudes leading to high rates of GBV in Australia.The…
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…
States and territories administer their own criminal justice systems, correctional and prison services. Detail can be provided as part of the State Party Dialogue.Holistic early intervention, design prevention and diversion strategiesThe Government…
Australia has a short history of nationally legislated paid parental leave compared to other high income countries, with the exception of the USA (Baird & Williamson, 2010). In 2010 Australia introduced the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010. This was…
Denial of education on the basis of motherhoodAmong states and territories, there are no grounds for suspension and expulsion on the basis of motherhood. States and territories have policies and programs to support students who are pregnant or…