Mar 13, 2022 | AGEC Submissions to Government Reviews or Consultations
AGEC’s submission on the draft National Plan for the Prevention of Violence against Women and Children sends a strong message that it falls far short of expectations. Though the draft National Plan reflects a sound understanding of the prevalence, drivers and...
Mar 8, 2022 | Government Reviews and Consultations
The Government has released the findings of its Review into the Workplace Gender Equality Act and its recommendations for change. The Report’s recommendations follow many of the calls made for strengthening the powers of the WGEA in the consultation process in...
Mar 8, 2022 | Media Release
The Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) today calls on the Prime Minister, National Cabinet and every elected Member of Parliament to take decisive action to end gendered violence and promote gender equality across Australia. AGEC supports the many women,...
Mar 3, 2022 | Budget & Election News
The Australian Gender Equality Council’s FY22-23 Pre Budget Submission identifies the critical need for a national strategy on gender equality to boost women’s workforce participation and the Australian economy. Australia has never had a national strategy...
Dec 1, 2021 | Media Release
Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) revealed its horror at the findings of Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Review into parliamentary workplace culture and has called for the urgent implementation of all 28 recommendations. The review found...
