The
Gender Equality Action Plan sets our direction for sustained gender equality. It ensures that our leadership and people management practices are inclusive. This plan aligns with the principles of the
Realising the benefits for all: APS Gender Equality Strategy 2021-26.
This Strategy builds on the momentum previously set by the Australian Public Service and sets out a continuing pathway to realising the benefits of a gender equal workplace.
The five priorities in the new Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) are:
- Enhance support to staff on leave and return to work processes.
- Support flexible working arrangements, where practicable.
- Improve workplace culture, inclusion and intersectionality.
- Achieve gender balance in leadership and employment practices.
- Continue to build on the success of the 2017-20 GEAP.
Gender equality is important to the Department of Home Affairs not just because it is the 'right thing to do'; but because it's an effective driver for building organisational capability, productivity and performance.
The Department is fully committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, motivated and confident to contribute in all our workplaces. Our continued focus on diversity and inclusion makes good business sense as differences of thought, background and perspective lead to improved innovation and capability.
