In brief - New Act aims to achieve gender equality for
both men and women
The Equal
Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act (prior
legislation) has recently been replaced by the Workplace
Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth) (the Act). The new Act
promotes the achievement of gender equality for both men and women
in the workplace.
Limited impact of Equal Opportunity for Women in the
Workplace Act
The prior legislation required employers to develop and
implement programs in the workplace to achieve equality for women.
Employers had to report annually to the Equal Opportunity for Women
Agency on the programs developed and implemented.
The prior legislation had limited impact on achieving gender
equality in the workplace given its limited application and
scope.
