Existing citation-holders
Applications for the Workplace Gender Equality Citation 2026-28 are now open to existing Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation-holders.
WGEA’s Workplace Gender Equality Citation sends a powerful message to employees, stakeholders and the community that your organisation prioritises gender equality. WGEA encourages all existing citation-holders to reapply.
If your workplace already has a EOCGE citation, you will need to re-apply by Friday 28 November 2025 by completing the following steps.
Step 1: Check the Standards and determine your category
Read the 2025 Workplace Gender Equality Citation Standards to see what your workplace needs to do to qualify. There are 2 categories of citation, so choose the one that fits best.
Download the Citation Standards
You can also use the Citation Guide to help you with the process
Not meeting all the Standards yet?
That’s okay. WGEA understands that some workplaces might need more time to meet all the new requirements. There are transition provisions to help with this – see the section titled Transition Provisions.
Step 2: Complete the application package
Once you know which category of citation you’re applying for, complete the corresponding application package.
Download the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality application package.
Download the Employer Committed to Gender Equality application package.
Step 3: Send in your application
After you’ve filled out the application and had your CEO sign it, email it to wgecitation@wgea.gov.au. Use the subject line:
'Citation Application – [Your workplace name]'.
🗓️Deadline: Friday 28 November 2025.
Step 4: Pay the fee
The cost for the application process and 3-year citation program is $8,000 (including GST). Organisations can pay in full at the time of application, or in instalments over the 3 years.
Further information on payment processes will be provided on application.
Workplace Gender Equality Citation drop-in sessions
To support your 2025 Workplace Gender Equality Citation application, WGEA's Insights and Capability team is hosting a series of drop-in sessions exclusively for our current citation holders.
These sessions are an opportunity to:
- clarify any aspect of the 2025 application process
- ask questions about the updated Citation Guide and new Citation Standards
- explore key practices and capabilities that contribute to successful outcomes under the citation framework.
Session details:
- limited to 20 participants per session
- sessions will not be recorded
- participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance.
Register to attend using the links for each session
Wednesday 12 November 12-1pm Book your spot at this session
Monday 17 November 12-1pm Book your spot at this session
Wednesday 19 November 12-1pm Book your spot at this session
Monday 24 November 12--1pm Book your spot at this session
Need help?
WGEA will help you build the skills and systems you need to meet the Workplace Gender Equality Citation Standards.
If you have questions, email wgecitation@wgea.gov.au.
Transition principles
View the requirements for existing citation-holders
Applicants are expected to demonstrate they meet the new Workplace Gender Equality Citation Standards as far as possible.
If existing Citation-holders are not able to meet all the new Standards for the 2025 application cycle at the time of application the following standards will apply.
- Applicants can be assessed on the 3 previous citation employee experience questions, sample size and responses for the first application only.
- If any of the remaining standards at time of application are unable to be met (including the self-assessment standards), applicants will be required to submit a (no more than 3 page) plan for how and when the standard/s will be met by the end of the first citation period (3 years).
- For corporate groups with multiple Designated Relevant Employers (DREs), this plan needs to be for DRE which does not meet the Standards.
- All subsequent applications will need to meet all the new citation requirements, including the policy and education standards, the continuous improvement standards, and the employee experience response rate and response thresholds.
WGEA will support existing citation holders to build the capability and practices that they may need to bridge any gaps in achievement across the Citation Standards.
Program fee
The program fee for 3 years is $8,000 (incl GST)
The program cost follows Australian Government Charging Standards and is based on a cost-recovery model. The fee covers the direct cost to WGEA for administering the program, including assessing applications, providing advice and support, monitoring, evaluation, education and events offered exclusively to our citation-holders.
The fee can be paid in a lump sum on application or over 3 years.
3-year payment schedule
Fee | When |
$4,000 | On application |
$2,000 | Year 2 |
$2,000 | Year 3 |
WGEA resources to help you improve gender equality at work
Learn how to plan and execute a comprehensive gender pay gap analysis.
Align the hotspots you find in your gender pay gap analysis with evidence-informed actions to improve fairness.
Get some guidance on how to develop a policy or strategy for each of the 6 gender equality indicators.