The ACTU has released a report that details a range of initiatives that would ensure a gender equal pandemic recovery, and includes a gender-based analysis of the 6 October Federal Budget. Read the...
Past recessions have most heavily impacted predominantly male industries but ABS figures to date have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic initially impacted most heavily on industries such as retail,...
What were we looking for? The differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced concerns about the under-representation of women and other groups in STEM fields. Workforce diversity is...
The Respect@Work report was tabled in Parliament on 5 March 2020 and was welcomed by Minister for Women Marise Payne and Attorney General Christian Porter. As at 12 October 2020, the report is with...
To mark one year since the launch of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champions initiative, the Australian Academy of Science has reviewed all 29 Champion responses, producing the One Year In —...
Professionals Australia’s gender diversity work is central to delivering proper respect, recognition and reward to STEM professionals. The objectives of our gender and diversity work are to: ...
Building on a longstanding commitment to supporting women in STEM, peak science body Science & Technology Australia has formally signed on to the APEC Women in STEM Principles. Professionals...
Figures released by the ABS show the national gender pay gap stands at 14% - the gap widens to 23% in STEM. Not sure what the pay gap is? – click here for an explainer video. Interested in the pay...
The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed the ongoing discussion of diversity in STEM with concerns that the health crisis will further entrench or widen the under-representation of women and other groups in...
The world of work is not a level playing field for women. What changes are needed to make the world of work equal for everyone, and what you can do to make a difference? Read the report...
