The Workplace Gender Equality Citation recognises employers taking meaningful action and achieving progress towards workplace gender equality, while providing a framework to support continued progress.
Whether your organisation is at the beginning of its gender equality journey or achieving leading practice outcomes, WGEA's Citation program offers a pathway to recognise and celebrate progress.
Open to all Australian employers who report to WGEA and are compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, the Citation is awarded to successful applicants for a period of 3 years.
Two pathways to Citation recognition
The Workplace Gender Equality Citation has 2 categories of recognition:
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation employers 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 governing body/Board)
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 jobs and occupations.
Employer Committed to Gender Equality
Employer Committed to Gender Equality Citation employers 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.
Across both categories, Citation holders demonstrate strong gender-equal outcomes at the moments that matter across the employee lifecycle. They go beyond policy by using evidence, employee experience insights, evidence-informed actions and committing to targets to strengthen safety, fairness and opportunity in their organisation.
Recognition may be closer than you think
Citation recognises both progress and achievement for employers as they strengthen workplace gender equality.
The Employer Committed to Gender Equality Citation provides a pathway to recognition for employers that have strong systems in place and are making purposeful progress towards workplace gender equality.
Your organisation may already be meeting more of the Citation requirements than you expect. Review the Citation Standards to understand where your organisation is now and which recognition pathway may be right for you.
Why seek Citation recognition?
Citation provides more than recognition. It gives employers a framework for effective action and access to WGEA support to help continue their workplace gender equality progress.
National recognition
Demonstrate your organisation's commitment, action and progress on workplace gender equality and distinguish your organisation through the use of the Citation logo. Citation recognition is also displayed alongside your organisation on WGEA's website and Data Explorer.
A strengthened employer brand
Signal your commitment to workplace gender equality to current and prospective employees and other stakeholders, strengthening your reputation as an employer committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace.
Support for continued progress
Use the Citation Standards as an evidence-informed framework for action, with access to WGEA insights, capability-building and tailored support to strengthen workplace gender equality practice.
Who can apply?
The Citation is open to Australian employers who report to WGEA and are compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.
Applicants need to meet the Citation Standards for their chosen category.
Assessment for both Citation categories includes employee experience survey results, helping employers demonstrate how their gender equality policies and practices are experienced by employees.
We're here to support you
Employers come to Citation at different stages. You may be exploring recognition for the first time, assessing whether your organisation meets the Standards, preparing an application, or building capability towards future recognition.
WGEA provides support to help you understand your pathway and continue making progress.
Contact wgecitation@wgea.gov.au to register your interest in the Citation and discuss your organisation's readiness to apply.
Citation information sessions
WGEA’s Insights and Capability team hosts information sessions for employers applying for, or working towards, Workplace Gender Equality Citation recognition.
These sessions provide an opportunity to:
- learn about the Workplace Gender Equality Citation
- understand the two categories of recognition and which may be most suitable for your organisation
- discover how WGEA’s Gender Equality Accelerator can support capability building and the adoption of leading practices
- understand the 2026 application process and key timeframes
- ask questions and seek clarification on any aspect of recognition or the application process.
Sessions will not be recorded. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance.
Attend a Citation information session to learn more about the Citation program, application process and assessment requirements.
👉 Click on the dates below to register for an upcoming session:
All times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
15 September, 2-3pm
24 September, 11am-12pm
30 September, 2-3pm
6 October, 11am-12pm
14 October, 2-3pm
22 October, 2-3pm
28 October, 11am-12pm
Gender Equality Accelerator
The Gender Equality Accelerator builds employer capability to shift from commitment to consistent, organisation-wide action on workplace gender equality.
Employers aspiring to Citation recognition receive priority access to the WGEA Gender Equality Accelerator.
Through a combination of in-person workshops and online learning, participating employers build practical capability in a trainer format to identify gendered patterns, use evidence to inform decisions and embed and scale leading practices across the employee lifecycle.
A limited number of places are available to employers demonstrating their commitment to making progress on gender equality in the workplace.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to apply? Review the Citation Standards, download the application form and prepare your application for submission by 30 October 2026.
Not sure you're ready? Recognition may be closer than you think. Review the Employer Committed to Gender Equality requirements or talk to WGEA about your pathway towards recognition.
For questions about the Citation, contact wgecitation@wgea.gov.au.