Workplace Gender Equality Act

Issuer name

Autralian Federal Government

Government ministry

Other

More information

The principle objects of the Act are to: -promote and improve gender equality (including equal remuneration between women and men) in employment and in the workplace -support employers to remove barriers to the full and equal participation of women in the workforce, in recognition of the disadvantaged position of women in relation to employment matters -promote, amongst employers, the elimination of discrimination on the basis of gender in relation to employment matters (including in relation to family and caring responsibilities) -foster workplace consultation between employers and employees on issues concerning gender equality in employment and in the workplace-improve the productivity and competitiveness of Australian business through the advancement of gender equality in employment and in the workplace. The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 requires non-public sector employers with 100 or more staff (relevant employers) to submit a report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency between 1 April and 31 May each year for the preceding 12 month period (1 April – 31 March reporting period).

Organizations covered by the instrument

All Companies

Target organization notes

Applied to all non-public sector employers

Industry scope

All/none specified

Disclosure venue

Report to governement

ESG coverage- G (Governance)

Structure & Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Competitive Behaviour, Remuneration