Role of the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner

What is the Commissioner’s role?

The Commissioner will:

promote and advance the objectives of the Act
support defined entities to improve gender equality and comply with the Act
provide advice and education to defined entities to encourage best practice
resolve disputes in workplaces relating to systemic gender equality issues
publish and share Gender Equality Action Plans and progress reports

What disputes can the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner resolve?

The Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner can resolve disputes in relation to systemic gender equality issues in the workplace.

Compliance with the Gender Equality Act 2020

If defined entities fail to meet their obligations under the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner may enforce compliance.

Governance

Reviewed 30 March 2021

What is the Commissioner’s role?

What disputes can the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner resolve?

Compliance with the Gender Equality Act 2020

Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector

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