Manifesto of the Australian Gender Equality Council

ECONOMIC SECURITY

Gender must not be a factor in levels of economic security during working life or in retirement.

WORKFORCE REPRESENTATION

Participation, representation and leadership in the Australian economy must reflect the gender composition of society.

WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY

All workplaces must provide and support flexible work arrangements, which are accessed equally, regardless of gender.

FAMILY & CARING RESPONSIBILITIES

Families must be supported to share caring responsibilities equitably.

SAFETY & RESPECT

All people must be respected and be safe from all forms of bias, bullying, harassment and violence.

GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY

All levels of government and cabinet must reflect the gender mix of the communities they represent.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

All genders must have equal and unimpeded access and agency in relation to their health and wellbeing, including proportionate distribution of funding, research and services.

EDUCATION

All genders must have equal access to all levels of education to ensure equitable outcomes.

MEDIA

Media voice and content, including sport, news media, the arts, entertainment and community, must reflect the gender composition of society.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure for work and community facilities must reflect the needs of all genders for equal participation and safe access.

SOCIETAL NORMS

No systems, structures, community or institution, secular or religious, can be permitted or enabled to differentially value or deny opportunities on the basis of gender.

SPORT

There must be equal access, participation and remuneration in professional and recreational sport, regardless of gender.