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 Home : About EOWA : Review 2009 : Review Information

Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act (1999) and Agency

In June 2009, the Minister for the Status of Women, (at the time) the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, announced a Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (EOWW Act) and Agency.  The purpose of the Review is to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the EOWW Act and the Agency in promoting equal opportunity for women in the workplace.

A key objective of the Review is to consider how the Government can support employers to remove barriers to equal employment opportunity, with a view to improving outcomes for women and business.

The Australian Government Office for Women has conducted the review, as such all inquiries should be directed to their office, please click here for contact details.

EOWA's submission to the Review can be accessed at the Submissions Page of this site.

The Hon. Kate Ellis, Minister for the Status of Women announced changes to be made to EOWA and the EOWW Act on 9 March this year, see further information below for a link to information on the coming changes.

Further information:

Retaining and Improving the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 (Fact Sheet PDF)

KPMG Report: summary of submissions

EOWA Media Release

Review Terms of Reference

Issues Paper

Information from the Office for Women

 

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