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Equal pay day marks the 56 days into the new financial year that Australian women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did last year.
Lowest ever national gender pay gap is a good result but more needs to be done to achieve workplace gender equality.
Find out what the reforms are, what they mean for employers and how this legislation will accelerate change to close the gender pay gap.
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Everything you need to know about gender equality reporting including offline forms, step-by-step instructions and frequently asked questions.
Need to report your gender equality data? Head to our Reporting Portal to log in, or register your organisation.
Learn about the requirements for organisations who are tendering for government contracts.
Latest Statistics
is the current Gender Pay Gap
of CEO's in Australia are women
of employers support flexible work
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Analysis
The latest WGEA data on workforce participation, women in leadership, the gender pay gap and employer action on workplace gender equality.
Gender Equity Insights breaks WGEA's data down by location and finds out what would happen if all industries had a 40:40:20 gender balance.
What causes the gender pay gap? The findings of this report provide crucial knowledge that can help government and business take action.
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WGEA is an Australian Government statutory agency created by the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. The Agency is charged with promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces
WGEA's Corporate Plan outlines our vision, purpose and activities from 2023-24 through to 2026-27.
Looking for meaningful work? At WGEA you will be part of a team of high achievers who are friendly, fun and passionate about promoting and improving gender equality.