A report card with the most recent available data on the social and economic equality issues facing women in Australia. It highlights key data on gender-based violence, economic equality and security, unpaid and paid care, health, First Nations women, and leadership, representation and decision-making. It finds that women are diverse, educated and hardworking.

Key findings

• Australia is ranked 24th for gender equality internationally.
• Australians are increasingly rejecting problematic beliefs about gender equality and Australians’ understanding of violence against women has improved since 2013.
• 68% of employers now offer paid parental leave, up from 48% in 2015–16.
• Women’s workforce participation reached a record high of 63% in January 2025, compared to 59% 10 years ago.
• The national gender pay gap is 12%, down from a record-high of 19% 10 years ago.
• On average, women do 32 hours of unpaid work and care a week, nine hours more than men.