Relevant Employer

Under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, as amended, a 'relevant employer' is defined as a private sector employer, a registered higher education provider, or a Commonwealth public sector organisation that employs 100 or more employees in Australia. These employers are subject to annual reporting obligations to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) concerning gender equality indicators.

A 'relevant employer' under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 is defined as a natural person, or a body or association (whether incorporated or not), that employs 100 or more employees in Australia. This definition also extends to registered higher education providers that are employers. These employers are subject to the annual reporting obligations outlined in the Act.

A 'Relevant Employer' under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (WGE Act) and its subsequent amendments, including the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Setting Gender Equality Targets) Act 2025, refers to private sector employers and Commonwealth public sector organisations that meet specific employee thresholds. For general reporting requirements, this threshold is 100 or more employees. However, for the specific obligation of setting gender equality targets, the 2025 Act applies to employers who directly employ 500 or more employees. These employers are mandated to comply with annual reporting requirements to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and, under the 2025 Act, to select, commit to, and report on progress against gender equality targets. Non-compliance can lead to significant consequences, including public naming and ineligibility for government contracts and grants.