17BMinister to set gender equality targets and selection rules

17B Minister to set gender equality targets and selection rules

(1) The Minister must, by legislative instrument: (a) set targets in relation to specified gender equality indicators and specified target cycles; and (b) specify rules for the selection of targets by designated relevant employers in specified target cycles.

Note 1: The Minister must consult the Agency before making legislative instruments under this Act (see section 33A).

Note 2: For specification by class, see subsection 13(3) of the Legislation Act 2003.

(2) A target set by an instrument in force under subsection (1) is a gender equality target. (3) Rules specified in accordance with paragraph (1)(b) may (without limiting that paragraph) include rules that do any of the following: (a) provide for classes of targets; (b) require the selection of a specified number of targets; (c) require the selection of a specified number of targets of a specified class; (d) require a designated relevant employer to nominate the level of improvement against a specific target that is required for the employer to have met the target. (4) An instrument under subsection (1) has no effect in relation to a target cycle unless it is made before the first day of that cycle.