5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(aa) Agency;
(a) discrimination;
(b) gender equality indicators;
(c) governing body;
(d) relevant employer;
(e) reporting period.

In this instrument:

Act means the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Agency Head has the same meaning as in the Public Service Act 1999.

employment status means employment on a:

(a) part‑time; or
(b) full‑time; or
(c) permanent/ongoing; or
(d) casual; or
(e) fixed‑term contract/non‑ongoing;

basis, but does not include employment on a contract for services basis.

family and domestic violence has the same meaning as in the Fair Work Act 2009.

harass on the ground of sex has the same meaning as in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

Note: Other parts of speech and grammatical forms of “harass on the ground of sex” (for example, “harassment on the ground of sex”) have a corresponding meaning (see section 18A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).

key management personnel means those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of a relevant employer, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that employer.

manager includes the following:

(a) Chief Executive Officer or equivalent;
(b) Agency Head or equivalent;
(c) key management personnel;
(d) other managers.

non‑manager, in relation to an employer, means an employee of the employer who is not a manager. For example, the following kinds of employees may be non‑managers:

(a) professionals;
(b) technicians and trade employees;
(c) community and personal service employees;
(d) clerical and administrative employees;
(e) sales employees;
(f) machinery operators and drivers;
(g) labourers;
(h) graduates;
(i) apprentices;
(j) other non‑managers.

sexually harass has the same meaning as in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

Note: Other parts of speech and grammatical forms of “sexually harass” (for example, “sexual harassment”) have a corresponding meaning (see section 18A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).