Advice for universities

Targeted advice to support universities to comply with the Gender Equality Act.

Universities

Universities in Victoria teach and support local, interstate and international students of all ages, generate leading research, and make scientific breakthroughs. Universities have a unique role in promoting gender equality and are making substantial efforts to address violence against women and gender inequality on campus. The Gender Equality Act will complement this ongoing work.

We recognise that universities have existing obligations to report to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) under the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Here are some key things for universities to consider.

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