In May 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) presented a submission to the ASX Corporate Governance Council.
Women’s representation on boards are a “critical driver” of progress towards broader gender equality.
The 30% target of women on boards served a purpose but is commonly seen as no longer useful. While boards have gained a greater proportion of women over the last decade, WGEA figures show progress has stalled.
Targets for women on boards need to be greater than 30% to continue the impressive progress Australia has made since 2009 in increasing the number of women on boards.
Read more about WGEA’s recommendations for accelerating gender equity on boards beyond the 30% target.
Submission to the ASX Corporate Governance Council
Download the latest WGEA parliamentary submissions.
WGEA will expand the publication of employer gender pay gaps in 2023-24 to include new information. this fact sheet outlines everything you need to know.
The Commonwealth Public Sector Gender Scorecard: Key Employer Results From 2022 provides a unique record of workplace gender equality in the Commonwealth Public Sector.