Workplace Gender Equality Agency
(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.
ABN 47 641 643 874
13 3677
Appropriations 8586000
Departmental expenses 5816000
Average staffing level 33
Key People
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Ms. Libby Lyons
(02) 6204 2087
New South Wales
GPO Box 4917, Sydney NSW 2001
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Small
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Other Economic Affairs
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PS Act Body
Yes - Statutory Agency
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
6 December 2012
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Postal Address
GPO Box 4917, Sydney NSW 2001
Current single executive appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Director | Ms. Elizabeth Lyons | 19 October 2015 | 18 October 2020 |
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