This strategy is Victoria’s first state gender equality action plan (GEAP), as required under the Gender Equality Act 2020.

The Act is the first of its kind in Australia and it is recognised globally as leading workplace gender equality legislation. It’s the strongest tool available to make meaningful change towards a gender equal Victoria, and beyond.

Victoria’s GEAP is the framework for coordinated action to build the attitudinal, behavioural, structural and normative change required to improve gender equality.

The Victorian government recognises that achieving gender equality needs action from all parts of government. This strategy outlines a strong agenda for long-term, systemic and structural reform – backed by practical investments – to change the way decisions are made and to address bias and discrimination embedded in society.