The Workplace Gender Equality Citation encourages, recognises and celebrates employers' achievement and commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Citation-holders demonstrate achievement of gender equal outcomes across the moments that matter to women and men in the workplace. They extend their gender equality plans and strategies beyond workplace policies to focus on the employee experience. They set targets and use their employee survey outcomes to plan and take actions that ensure a fair and safe workplace for all.
Benefits of the Citation program
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.
A blue-print for effective action: Use the evidence-informed citation process as a credible, cost-effective framework to deliver a gender-equal experience in your workplace.
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, a 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-logo to distinguish your organisation in job advertisements, public comments, websites and social media for the 3-year period. 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
Already a citation-holder?
Visit our How to apply page for current Employer of Choice Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation-holders. Applications close 28 November 2025.
New applicants:
New applicants can apply online from 1 June 2026.
Start planning your application now by reading the Standards document and the Citation Guide.
New applicants need to meet the Standards at time of their application (June 2026). Employers will need to have information from a comprehensive gender pay gap analysis and gender equality action plan for the application and assessment.
WGEA can help you build the skills and systems you need to demonstrate achievement of the citation Standards for your application. You can get started with these resources and employer guides.