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This page provides you with links to all aspects of complying with the EOWW Act (1999) from developing an effective workplace program to reporting to EOWA on that program. 

To be compliant, organisations covered by the EOWW Act 1999 must:

1. Develop a workplace program
A workplace program is a strategic approach to eliminating discrimination and contributing to equal opportunity for women in the workplace.  It benefits all staff in the organisation, and improves your bottom line. For a summary of compliance with the Act, refer to the Quick Guide to Compliance.

2.  Report on their workplace program
Organisations covered by the EOWW Act need to report annually on the six steps of this workplace program. Reports on the workplace program are retrospective and cover the 12 month period from 1 April in the previous year to 31 March in the reporting year. You may submit your report any time from 01 April up to 31 May each year.

If you feel your organisation has successful or unique EO initiatives, has a great CEO or diversity leader, you may like to apply for an EOWA Business Achievement Award.

Information on Applying for a Waiver from Annual Compliance Reporting.

Currently organisations that have submitted an EOWA report for at least three consecutive years and been assessed by EOWA as compliant with the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 for each year, may apply for a waiver from annual compliance reporting for a defined period. However, please be aware that the proposed reforms to EOWA may include the removal of current waiving provisions.  The bill reflecting these proposed reforms has not yet been tabled in Parliament. This is expected to occur in the Autumn sittings commencing in February 2012.  

Submitting your report
Please submit via email to reportforms@eowa.gov.au. If reporting electronically, you do not need to send in a hardcopy as well. Note that reports lodged via email will receive automatic electronic acknowledgement. If you do not receive this automatic reply, contact EOWA.

If email is not available, please post to:
EOWA
PO Box 712
North Sydney NSW 2059

The Assessment Process
EOWA client consultants assess the report and provide verbal feedback by phone on an organisation's compliance status and also provide tailored and industry-specific suggestions for ways in which the organisation's workplace program can be developed further.

On completion of the assessment, an email is sent to the Report Contact and a letter confirming compliance sent to the CEO.

Organisations which don't comply
 
 
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