WEL has made a submission to the Advisory Group on the Reform of Australian Government Administration, arguing that questions of gender equity and inclusion are crucial to good public sector management. This does not only involve having a high proportion of women in the service or even at middle management and senior levels, but ensuring that the contribution they make at all levels are valued and effectively used by the service.
WEL submission to the Reform of Australian Government Administration
WEL’s submission to the Review of the Equal Opportinity for Women in the Wotkplace Act and Agency
WEL and the National Pay Equity Coalition made a joint submission to the review. Click here for the full submission. The key points are as follows:
We have made significant progress in women’s employment since the introduction of the Affirmative Action Act and the Affirmative Action Agency (the Agency).
Progress has varied over time and stalled in some areas. Some changes reflect women’s improved levels of education and workforce experience. Others reflect changes in the regulatory environment – discrimination law, employment relations law, parental leave provisions, flexible work arrangements and so on.
Call for submissions–Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Act
The Federal Minister for the Status of Women has announced a Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace and Agency (EOWA) and its underlying legislation (EOWW Act).
The EOWA Review will examine the effectiveness and efficiency of EOWA and the EOWWA in promoting equal opportunity for women in the workplace. The Act covers workplaces employing 100 or more people, and requires employers to develop and report annually on an equal opprotunity plan for women in their workpaces.
Be part of the survey: Your views on Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (the EOWW Act) is currently being reviewed by the Office for Women on behalf of the Australian Government.
The EOWW Act requires certain employers to take actions and report on equal opportunity for women in workplaces employing 100 or more people. The review is being undertaken to ensure that the EOWW Act, and the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA), are operating as effectively and efficiently as possible.
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