The STEM Equity Monitor reports on the state of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) equity in Australia, and measures changes and trends over time. The monitor follows the participation pathway in STEM through schooling, higher education, graduate outcomes and the workforce. The 2025 edition is expanded beyond gender to also include other diverse groups.

This report highlights how today’s young Australians differ from previous generations and explores what this means for their economic security, work opportunities, living arrangements, path to independence and overall wellbeing. For policymakers seeking to seeking to ensure that an intergenerational pattern of improvement continues, this report offers three implications.

This strategy outlines the Department's commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and are safe, valued and empowered to succeed. It sets out a vision and four strategic pillars: Respected, Connected, Contributing and Progressing. A strategic framework for action is provided for each pillar.

This report details the findings of a qualitative study investigating the factors that contribute to the low retention and recruitment of women in the cyber security sector in Australia.

This report aims to enhance overall understanding of gender equality in the Australian cyber security profession with a view to offering solutions to reduce gender disparities. It establishes quantitative and statistical support for the presence of gendered barriers in cyber security, reviews extant literature to highlight the organisational and societal factors that contribute to gender...