Gender differences
Alternative labels
Sex differences
Report
The impact of a sustained gender wage gap on the Australian economy
The report identifies reasons for the gender pay gap and measured the impact of the gap on economic growth. It finds that 'being a woman' was the single largest reason for the gender pay gap (60%). This includes complicated factors such as women's choices of careers, jobs and work hours, consideration of caring responsibilities, women's...
Briefing paper
Victim compensation and domestic violence: a national overview
• The provision of compensation is now seen to represent good practice as part of a broader legal response to domestic violence. Compensation can assist women to deal with the aftermath of violence at both a practical and symbolic level. • All eight Australian states and territories operate victim compensation schemes, although there are significant...
Discussion paper
A stronger, fairer Australia
Launched on 28 January 2010, A Stronger, Fairer Australia (0) sets out the Australian Government’s vision and strategy for social inclusion, now and into the future. Social Inclusion means ensuring no Australian is left behind by giving all the opportunities, resources, capabilities and responsibilities to learn, work, connect with others and have a say in...
Report
Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999: consultation report
This report summarises the findings of a consultation process to gauge the perspectives of a wide range of individuals and organisations to be considered in framing future arrangements for equal employment opportunity for women. 136 submissions were received from individuals, organisations and government agencies; 744 reporting organisations and 859 employees were surveyed; five roundtables involving...
Report
Reproductive health: findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
Drawing on a major survey of Australian women conducted over time, this report examines contraception, women’s aspirations for motherhood, reproductive histories, problems with fertility and related treatment and advice-seeking behaviour, maternal health and wellbeing, and participation in the paid workforce.