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.
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