Share this @internewscast.com

Gender pay gaps at Australia’s biggest public sector employers have been revealed for the first time, showing lower gaps compared to the private sector.
But men account for just 11 per cent of all primary carers leave taken, and 49 per cent of employers still have a gender pay gap in favour of men.
Well-known employers such as Australia Post, the Australian Tax Office, the Reserve Bank, CSIRO and dozens of federal government departments have had their pay gaps published.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency was able to publish the data after law changes in 2023, with private sector gaps published earlier in 2025.

How does the public sector stack up against the private sector?

Half of Commonwealth public sector employers have a median total remuneration gender pay gap lower than 4.8 per cent, compared to 8.9 per cent in the private sector.
Nearly half have a median total remuneration gender pay gap in the target range of within +/-5 per cent, compared to 31 per cent in the private sector.

More than half of employers improved their median total remuneration gender pay gap in the past 12 months.

So why the gap between public and private?

When compared to the private sector, women and men have more balanced representation in the upper pay areas of the Commonwealth public sector.

Women also comprise 47 per cent of the highest-paid positions.

The results showed how progress could be achieved when employers used long-term and deliberate actions that addressed gender equality, agency chief executive Mary Wooldridge said.

“Encouragingly, we have observed significant increases in the number of employers carrying out gender pay gap analyses, taking action based on the findings, and engaging with employees to comprehend their work experiences,” she stated.

What’s the next focus for boosting workplace gender equality?

Although progress had been made, Wooldridge said there was still work to do to improve gender equality.
“Workplace gender equality benefits everyone, so it is important that barriers for men are also addressed,” she said.
She said public sector employers needed to “ensure more men have confidence to take primary carer’s leave”, urging them to “drive cultural change that removes real or perceived penalties for taking time out for caring roles”.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Man hurt in Tregear attack

Man Discovered Roaming Sydney Street After Alleged Machete Attack

A Sydney man has been left brutally injured after he was attacked…
Two guests, said to be a father and his young daughter, have been rescued by crew after going into the water while onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship as it returned from a voyage around the Bahamas.

Father and Daughter Saved After Falling Overboard on Disney Cruise Ship

Two passengers, reportedly a father and his daughter, were rescued by crew…
While Tammy Hembrow, 29, has fled Australia for a luxurious family getaway, ex Matt Zukowski, 31, appeared to open his heart to new love following their split

Tammy Hembrow’s former partner Matt Zukowski accidentally reveals he’s ready to ‘date’ again – then quickly retracts his statement

While Tammy Hembrow has fled Australia for a luxurious family getaway, ex…

Mushroom Murder Trial: Jury Deliberation Phase – What’s the Next Step?

A jury has begun deciding whether Erin Patterson is guilty of triple…
A high-ranking South Australian police officer has been fined after admitting to failing to stop following a car crash.

Prominent Officer Avoids Conviction for Not Stopping After Car Accident

A high-ranking South Australian police officer has been fined after admitting to…

Sean Combs Trial: Jury Delivers Partial Verdict but Stalls on Final Charge

This article contains references to domestic violence and sexual assault. The jury…
Lorde has been pictured with her new man, Jim E-Stack, 33, after going public with their relationship at Glastonbury over the weekend

Lorde spotted with her new partner at a London airport post-Glastonbury debut, amid ex-girlfriend’s sharp remark

Lorde has been pictured with her new man, Jim E-Stack, 33, after…
Tammy Hembrow (right) is doing her best to rebuild her confidence as she faces a divorce

Tammy Hembrow Shines in a New Zealand Photo Shoot After Split and Weight Loss Transformation

Tammy Hembrow is doing her best to rebuild her confidence as she faces…
Tammy Hembrow, 31, has revealed her heart is still 'aching' following her split from husband Matt Zukowski, 29, as she mends her wounds in New Zealand

Tammy Hembrow Talks About Emotional Pain and Weight-Loss After Leaving Australia with Her Kids Post-Split from Matt Zukowski

Tammy Hembrow has revealed her heart is still ‘aching’ following her split…
Thousands of Lovebugs, known scientifically as Plecia nearctica, have swarmed parts of South Korea with a viral video showing just how intense the invasion is. The bugs have descended onto Mount Gyeyang in Incheon's Gyeyang District, according to local media.

Swarm of Millions of ‘Lovebugs’ Invade Certain Areas in South Korea

In South Korea, millions of Lovebugs, scientifically called Plecia nearctica, have descended…

First Group of Australians Flown Out of Iran as Many More Await Evacuation

Australian citizens are starting to be flown out of Iran but escape…
Islamic preacher's 'vile' sermons about Jewish people declared racist

Islamic Preacher’s Offensive Sermons Against Jewish People Officially Condemned as Racist

An Islamist preacher has been prohibited from making offensive statements about Jews…