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Workplaces with policies and strategies in place to address gender inequality
Measure: Proportion of workplaces that have policies and strategies in place to address gender inequality
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Baseline value
79%in 2022–23
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Latest value
91%in 2024–25
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Interpretation Time series Organisation characteristics Related material More information Related measuresInterpretation
An increase in the proportion of workplaces with policies or strategies in place to address gender inequality indicates that workplaces recognise the importance of their role in addressing gender inequality and the underlying drivers of violence. The purpose of this measure is to provide context, and to ensure this commitment from employers does not fall over time.
Outcome: 3 Community attitudes and beliefs embrace gender equality and condemn all forms of gendered violence without exception
Sub-outcome: 3.4 Gender equality, positive relationships, and positive masculinities are promoted across the community including in faith-based, sporting, entertainment, educational institutions, digital spaces, the arts, and media organisations
Indicator: Increased use of initiatives and activities to promote equality and safety in the community and in institutions
Baseline: 2022–23
Latest year: 2024–25
Data source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency
Source: DSS 2024.
For information about how this measure is derived, please refer to the Technical specifications for National Plan Outcomes.
Additional National Plan Outcomes data are available from the Data downloads page.
Time series
Workplaces that have policies and strategies to address gender inequality, 2015–16 to 2024–25
| Year | Per cent |
|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 71% |
| 2016–17 | 72% |
| 2017–18 | 74% |
| 2018–19 | 75% |
| 2019–20 | 77% |
| 2020–21 | 77% |
| 2021–22 | 78% |
| 2022–23 | 79% |
| 2023–24 | 90% |
| 2024–25 | 91% |
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
Organisation characteristics
Organisation size
Workplaces that have policies and strategies to address gender inequality, by organisation size category, 2022–23 to 2024–25
| Organisation size (number of people) | 2022–23 (baseline) | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| <250 | 74% | 87% | 88% |
| 250–499 | 81% | 92% | 91% |
| 500–999 | 82% | 94% | 96% |
| 1000–4999 | 85% | 96% | 97% |
| 5000+ | 94% | 98% | 100% |
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
Industry
Workplaces that have policies and strategies to address gender inequality, by industry, 2022–23 to 2024–25
| Industry | 2022–23 (baseline) | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing | 60% | 84% | 82% |
| Mining | 87% | 98% | 98% |
| Manufacturing | 81% | 90% | 91% |
| Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services | 96% | 90% | 96% |
| Construction | 84% | 93% | 94% |
| Wholesale Trade | 80% | 88% | 91% |
| Retail Trade | 74% | 83% | 84% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 76% | 88% | 90% |
| Transport, Postal and Warehousing | 79% | 92% | 88% |
| Information Media and Telecommunications | 85% | 94% | 95% |
| Financial and Insurance Services | 88% | 95% | 94% |
| Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services | 81% | 88% | 90% |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 86% | 95% | 93% |
| Administrative and Support Services | 79% | 93% | 93% |
| Public Administration and Safety | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| Education and Training | 68% | 83% | 82% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 74% | 90% | 92% |
| Arts and Recreation Services | 78% | 90% | 91% |
| Other Services | 66% | 89% | 85% |
For more information, see Data sources and technical notes.
Related material
See the related content in the AIHW Family, domestic and sexual violence website:
More information
DSS (2024) Performance measurement plan, DSS, accessed 8 May 2024.

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