This guide provides information to assist Australian Public Service (APS) policymakers developing a Cabinet submission or new policy proposal in fulfilling gender analysis requirements set by government. 

Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) is a core Australian Government commitment to drive gender equality and give decision makers information about the gendered impacts of Budget proposals. Working for women: a strategy for gender equality highlights GRB as a key mechanism to ensure that government policies and investments support gender equality.

GBR weaves consideration of gender impact through the Budget process and is a key way governments can identify and fund measures that close gender gaps and avoid measures that inadvertently exacerbate gender inequality.

The guide is divided into four parts to assist policymakers to better understand what gender analysis and gender impact assessment entails, and to align policy development with the Australian Government’s priorities for gender equality. 

• Part 1 explains the importance of gender analysis.
• Part 2 explains what gender analysis is, as well as when and how it is conducted.
• Part 3 provides instructions for completing a gender analysis summary.
• Part 4 provides instructions for completing a gender impact assessment.