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
- undertake research related to the operation and objectives of the Act.
Disputes the Commissioner can resolve
Learn how the Commissioner helps resolve disputes about workplace gender equality issues.
Compliance with the Gender Equality Act 2020
If duty holders fail to meet their obligations under the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner may enforce compliance.
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