The Workplace Gender Equality Citation is your blueprint for building a more inclusive, high performing workplace.
WGEA’s citation encourages, recognises and celebrates organisations that are taking meaningful action to create fairer workplaces across Australia. It recognises individual employers for their deep commitment to positive action to achieve gender equality in their workplace.
Citation holders demonstrate strong gender-equal outcomes at the moments that matter most to women and men at work. They go beyond policy, embedding gender equality into the everyday employee experience. Committing to clear targets and using insights from employee surveys, these employers turn data into action, strengthening safety, fairness and opportunity for everyone in their organisation.
WGEA’s resources have been created to support workplace self-assessment to identify achievable actions towards meaningful change. By working toward citation recognition, employers show their commitment to continuous improvement across leadership, accountability and workplace gender equality.
Benefits of the Citation program
A blueprint for effective action: The citation process is a credible, cost-effective framework to deliver a gender-equal experience in your workplace.
Leadership: Be seen as a leader in workplace gender equality and get the chance to share your ideas and accomplishments in the media and with other organisations .
Recruitment: Enhance your reputation as a future-focused, gender-equal employer – amplifying your ability to attract talented employees.
Contemporary education and tailored support: Gain access to support above and beyond WGEA’s high-quality mainstream resources. Citation-holders and aspiring citation-holders receive priority access to WEGA’s Gender Equality Accelerator program, tailored advisory service and drop-in sessions.
Networking: Work with senior leaders of other citation-holders to drive big-picture and industry change when you gain exclusive access to executive forums and citation events.
Recognition and competitive advantage: Use the citation to distinguish your organisation in job advertisements, public comments, websites and social media. WGEA will also publish the logo next to your name on the widely accessed Data Explorer and WGEA website.
Retention and engagement: Boost your ability to retain employees. The Citation Standards are an evidence-informed plan for creating an inclusive and respectful workplace culture which leads to stronger engagement and reduced turnover.
Program features
The citation has 2 categories of recognition:
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Employer Committed to Gender Equality
Employers recognised with the Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation show outstanding capability and achievement in key areas that influence workplace gender equality.
These employers:
have gender-balance in their senior roles (executive team and Board / governing body)
keep their gender pay gap within the target range of ±5% or below the industry mid-point
support gender-equal outcomes through policy and practices such as men taking parental leave and reducing gender segregation in certain jobs and occupations.
Employers recognised with the Employers Committed to Gender Equality Citation are building strong systems and making steady progress.
These employers:
have developed systems and leadership frameworks to drive real change - backed by clear policies and data informed, continuous improvement strategies
regularly check their gender equality data and create effective Action Plans
provide education and support that drive gender-equal experiences in the workplace.
The assessment for both citation categories includes employee experience survey results which reflect these outcomes.
WGEA awards the Workplace Gender Equality Citation to successful employers for a period of 3 years.
How to apply for the Citation
New applicants are encouraged to start planning today.
- Read the Citation Standards document and the Citation Guide.
- Use your organisation's Gender Equality Action Plan and the results from your current comprehensive gender pay gap analysis to support the application and assessment. If you are yet to conduct a gender pay gap analysis, step-by-step advice is available on this website.
- Apply online (applications open later in 2026).
- Subscribe to our newsletter for updates about the Citation program.
New applicants need to meet the Standards at time of their application.
WGEA can help you build the skills and systems you need to be able to demonstrate achievement of the Citation Standards for your application.
You can get started with these resources and employer guides.
If you have questions, email wgecitation@wgea.gov.au.