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Workplace Gender Equality Agency

(WGEA)
Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency administers the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, requiring non-public sector organisations with 100 or more staff to report to it annually. In addition to this regulatory role, the Agency works collaboratively with employers providing advice, practical tools and educational programs to help them improve gender equality. The Agency is also tasked with and raising public awareness and acceptance of gender equality in workplaces.

Key People

Further information

  • Type of Body

    A. Non-corporate Commonwealth entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Primary body

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    GGS

  • Materiality

    Small

  • PS Act Body

    Yes - Statutory Agency

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 4917, Sydney NSW 2001

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