How to apply for the Workplace Gender Equality Citation

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Applications for the Workplace Gender Equality Citation are now open to Australian employers who report to WGEA.

The citation is awarded for 3 years and now has 2 recognition levels: 

  • Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
  • Employer Committed to Gender Equality 
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Application process

Step 1: Select your category of recognition. 

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 

This category recognises employers with strong gender equality outcomes, including:

  • gender-balanced leadership
  • strong gender pay gap performance
  • effective parental leave and workplace policies
  • positive employee experience outcomes 

Employer Committed to Gender Equality

This category recognises employers that have:

  • strong systems and governance in place
  • action plans based on data and evidence
  • demonstrated progress towards gender equality outcomes
  • continuous improvement processes

Step 2: Review the Citation Standards

WGEA assesses applicants across 3 pillars:

  • continuous improvement metrics
  • employee experience metrics
  • policy and education inputs. 

The Workplace Gender Equality Citation Standards document includes the detailed criteria, evidence requirements and self-assessment questions required for each category of the citation. 

Step 3: Prepare for your application

Have the following information and evidence ready to help you complete your application:

  • Workplace Gender Equality Citation Standards
  • your current Industry Benchmark Report
  • your gender pay gap analysis
  • the results from your employee experience survey.

Step 4: Complete and submit your application 

Complete and lodge your application using the online application Form 

(insert link to form). 

Applications close 30 November 2026.

Additional details

Guidelines for corporate group applications

  • If your corporate group includes Designated Relevant Employers (DREs) (employers that directly employ 500 or more employees), you will need to complete the application separately for each DRE (the form will guide you).
  • If your corporate group DREs want to apply for 2 different categories of recognition, you will need to complete separate applications for the Committed and Choice categories for each DRE.
  • If your corporate group does not include any DREs, you can choose to either submit the application at the corporate group level or on behalf of the largest employer within the group.
  • If your corporate group has no DREs and the employers operate across different ANZSIC class will need to complete the application for the largest employer.

Privacy notice

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) administers the voluntary Workplace Gender Equality Citation program. Applications for the Citation require the provision of information about the applicant organisation and relevant contacts, including the name of the CEO (or equivalent), Citation contact details, and payment contact information. 

WGEA collects this information, including personal information, to assess and administer Citation applications, facilitate payment and invoicing processes, and support the delivery of its functions under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth). These functions include undertaking research, educational programs, and other initiatives to promote and improve gender equality in Australian workplaces.

If WGEA does not collect the requested information, it may be unable to assess, process, or progress an application for the Workplace Gender Equality Citation.

To facilitate payment and invoicing, WGEA may disclose relevant information provided in this application, including contact names, positions, phone numbers and email addresses, to the Department of Finance Shared Services Delivery Office (SDO) or other authorised service providers acting on WGEA's behalf.

WGEA will handle all personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and WGEA's Privacy Policy. Personal information will only be used and disclosed for the purposes for which it was collected or as otherwise authorised by law.

 

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We're here to help

Need assistance with the Citation or your application? You can:

  • Use the Workplace Gender Equality Citation Guide
  • Attend a Citation Information Session
  • Book a masterclass or Direct Advisory
  • Contact the Citation Team at wgecitation@wgea.gov.au

More WGEA support resources

Gender pay gap analysis guide

The Action Planning Playbook

Gender Equality Accelerator