Promotions and diversity in the APS shows case for urgent reform News Disability and having a non-English-speaking background lower promotion prospects APS ranks; women are more likely to get APS promotions.
NZ’s Budget used a ‘gender lens’ for the first time – the result was a win for women May 24, 2023 By Jennifer Curtin, Komathi Kolandai, Oluwakemi Igiebor, Suzy Morrissey and Victoria Woodman Community & Social Budget 2023 included a ‘gender snapshot’ to account for the ways investment priorities affect women differently to men.
‘Good start’ to gender-responsive budgeting as longer term plan prudent May 8, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry A gender-responsive budget pilot program looking at the care economy, housing and jobs and skills is a promising start, says consultancy firm.
Santa was a lady once — is it time to bring her back? December 22, 2022 By Marguerite Johnson Culture In Australia, between 1930 and 1950, women repeatedly played the role of Santa. So the figure in the red suit could be gender-neutral today.
WGEA reveals gender pay gap of 22.8% across 4,000 organisations December 12, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The Workplace Gender Equality Agency annual data reveals the gender pay gap in the corporate sector remained unchanged at 22.8% in 2022.
What explained the seismic 2022 federal election? The Australian Election Study has answers December 6, 2022 By Ian McAllister and Sarah Cameron Editors' Picks The gradual changes in voting behaviour represent an existential crisis for the Liberals going forward.
NSW public service increases gender balance in senior roles, reaches First Nations target November 25, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture According to the NSWPS annual report, 42.7% of senior leadership roles were held by women in 2021-22, up from 41.1% in 2020-21.
NSW PSC names talent attraction and skills shortages as challenges in annual report November 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Economy & Industry The NSW Public Service’s recruitment program has been described by the PSC commissioner as important for getting talent into the sector.
Percentage of women in APS continues to grow but gender equity issues persist November 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Culture The makeup of the APS is now 60.4% female, although that number changes depending on classification level.
WGEA director says we should double down on gender equality, not move on November 16, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social The Diversity Council Australia’s 10th annual debate saw panellists argue the question: Is it time to move on from gender equality?
ABC senate estimates immediately gets heated November 8, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Communications & Technology Senate estimates this morning saw the ABC questioned about the disclosure of salaries and staffing levels.
DFV prevention advocates skeptical of coercive control laws September 26, 2022 By Dan Holmes Australian Capital Territory Domestic violence prevention experts demand a correction to ABS analysis of the Personal Safety Survey that conflates emotional abuse and coercive control.
Youth representatives advocate for jobs and skills generational leg-up September 6, 2022 By Yasmin Poole and Luke Rycken Community & Social The two youngest attendees of the Jobs and Skills Summit outline the priorities for getting young people into work and further education.
ABS reports 3.6 million Australians experience partner emotional abuse August 25, 2022 By Dan Holmes Community & Social One in four women and one in six men have experienced partner emotional abuse, says a new ABS report.
Primary prevention essential to stopping domestic violence August 24, 2022 By Dan Holmes Community & Social ‘Men in Focus: A Practical Guide’ offers practical advice to men and boys to be part of creating a society that is safer and more equitable.