This scorecard for 2024-25 reflects the state of gender equality in Australian workplaces. During this year, the national gender pay gap continued to narrow. Results indicate the first steps toward closing the gender pay gap are increasingly embedded and becoming business-as-usual for many employers. Positive signs of progress sit alongside areas where more work needs to be done to ensure workplaces are fair, equal and safe. 

The reports identifies 3 key opportunities for accelerated change: 

1. safety and respect in the workplace
2. gender balance at all levels in the workplace
3. breaking down stereotypes related to work, leadership and caring.

Key findings

• After significant increases last year, the number of employers conducting a gender pay gap analysis and taking action on the findings has remained stable.
• More employers are now consulting their employees on issues of gender equality and have a formal policy for this process.
• Men account for a growing proportion of primary carer’s parental leave taken and more employers offer universal paid parental leave.
• Slightly more women are Board members, and more employers are incorporating expectations for safety and respect into their recruitment and performance management processes following the introduction of positive duty.