Advice for public entities

Targeted advice to support public entities to comply with the Gender Equality Act.

Public entities

Public entities employ over 270,000 Victorians, cover a broad range of industries and operate in all parts of the state. From hospitals and museums to sporting and transport bodies, public entities are as diverse as they are vital for Victoria. With public entities working to progress gender equality under the Gender Equality Act 2020, our progress as a state is stronger.

We recognise that the diversity of public entities means that progress might look quite different for different organisations and industries. We also recognise that public entities already report a range of workforce data to the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) and participate in the VPSC’s annual People Matters Survey.

Here are some key things for public entities to consider.

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