Workplace Gender Equality (Gender Equality Standards) Instrument 2023
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6 Gender equality standards
(1) For the purposes of subsection 19(1) of the Act, the gender equality standards set in subsection (3) of this section are set in relation to a designated relevant employer. (2) For the purposes of subsection 19(1) of the Act, the gender equality standards set in subsection (3) of this section are set in relation to a reporting period: (a) for a designated relevant employer that is a Commonwealth company or Commonwealth entity—commencing on 1 January 2024 and each subsequent reporting period; and (b) for any other designated relevant employer—commencing on 1 April 2023 and each subsequent reporting period. (3) For the purposes of subsection 19(1) of the Act, the following gender equality standards are set in relation to each gender equality indicator specified in the following table: (a) a designated relevant employer must have in place policies or strategies to support each gender equality indicator specified in column 1 of the table; (b) the policies or strategies must aim to achieve the objective specified in column 2 of the table for each gender equality indicator.
| Item | Column 1Gender equality indicator | Column 2Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gender composition of the workforce | Supporting gender equality in the designated relevant employer’s workplace |
| 2 | Gender composition of governing bodies of relevant employers | Supporting and achieving gender equality in the designated relevant employer’s governing body |
| 3 | Equal remuneration between women and men | In relation to employees of the designated relevant employer, ensuring equal remuneration between women and men |
| 4 | Availability and utility of employment terms, conditions and practices relating to flexible working arrangements for employees and to working arrangements supporting employees with family or caring responsibilities | Providing effective flexible working arrangements for employees of the designated relevant employer with family or caring responsibilities |
| 5 | Consultation with employees on issues concerning gender equality in the workplace | Ensuring employees are consulted and have input on issues concerning gender equality in the designated relevant employer’s workplace |
| 6 | Sexual harassment, harassment on the ground of sex or discrimination | Prevention of, and appropriate response to, sexual harassment, harassment on the ground of sex or discrimination in the designated relevant employer’s workplace |