EOWA is a statutory authority located within the portfolio of the Australian Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)

EOWA's role is to administer the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Commonwealth) and through education, assist organisations to achieve equal opportunity for women.

EOWA works with employers to improve equal opportunity outcomes for women in the workplace by:

• Delivering practical solutions;
• Building strategic partnerships; and
• Leading public debate to increase the rate of change.

EOWA and its underlying legislation are currently under reviewed. To access information on the Review click here.

Useful links:

• Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
• The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Housing; Minister for Status of Women

The Cammeraygal clan of the Gu-ring-gai people are the traditional owners of the land on which the EOWA office is situated, in North Sydney.