Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) 2024

# Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) 2024 ## What it does Larger employers will now have to set specific targets for gender equality and report on progress every 3 years. These aren't optional goals—companies designated as "relevant employers" must either meet their targets or show they're actively improving against them over each 3-year cycle. ## Why it matters Australia has long-standing gender pay gaps and underrepresentation of women in senior roles. Making big employers publicly commit to measurable targets with regular reporting adds real accountability, rather than just asking companies to "do better" without specifics. ## Key details - **Who's affected**: "Designated relevant employers"—mostly large companies. The bill references existing definitions in the Workplace Gender Equality Act, which currently applies to employers with 100+ staff. - **Timeline**: Companies must pick new targets every 3 years (called a "target cycle") and report against them. They need a baseline report first to measure from. - **Commencement**: The law takes effect on a date to be set by the government (via Proclamation), but will automatically kick in within 3 months of receiving Royal Assent if no date is announced. The bill passed the House and now moves to the Senate.

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