(WGEA)
Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency administers the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, requiring non-public sector organisations with 100 or more staff to report to it annually. In addition to this regulatory role, the Agency works collaboratively with employers providing advice, practical tools and educational programs to help them improve gender equality. The Agency is also tasked with and raising public awareness and acceptance of gender equality in workplaces.
(02) 9432 7000
https://www.wgea.gov.au
ABN 47 641 643 874
wgea@wgea.gov.au
13 3677
Appropriations 8586000
Departmental expenses 5816000
Average staffing level 33
Corporate Plan
Annual Reports
Media Releases
Level 7, 309 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Key People

Further information

  • Type of Body

    A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Principal

  • Materiality

    Small

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    Other Economic Affairs

  • PS Act Body

    Yes - Statutory Agency

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Creation Date

    6 December 2012

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 4917, Sydney NSW 2001

Current single executive appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Director Ms. Elizabeth Lyons 19 October 2015 18 October 2020
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