The Latest Breaking News from The Workplace Gender Equality Agency

'Tough gig': gender equity champion reflects on journey

A gender equity advocate reveals how her belief the world was equal shattered when she joined the workforce as a young woman.

AAP · Jun 7

Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping

Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. Now, we have enough data to make some meaningful comparisons – and this public spotlight seems to be paying off.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Men earn nearly $10,000 more than women in bonuses and overtime pay, fuelling the gender pay gap: new data

Men are earning on average A$9,753 more than women each year in the form of performance bonuses, allowances and overtime pay.

The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025

Gender pay gap is lower in commonwealth public service

The gender pay gap in the commonwealth public service is half that for the private sector, a snapshot released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Companies compelled to report on gender pay gap

Companies that underpay female employees will no longer be able to hide. The government passed its workplace gender equality bill through the Senate on

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023