Gender Equality Targets Now Mandatory for Big Business, Opposition Warns of Risks

The new bill passed the Senate with the support of the Greens and crossbench.

People make their way in Sydney's central business district during the office lunch break in Australia on March 25, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images

Australian businesses with over 500 workers must now meet or show they are making progress towards achieving gender equality targets, according to new changes to new amendments to the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

The changes were passed through the Senate on March 26 with support from the Greens and crossbench, with the Coalition in opposition.