Promoting Gender Equality In Local Government
27 July 2018
Victorian Government:
The Andrews Labor Government is
boosting the representation of
women in local councils through a new
guide that will help
local governments take practical steps to boost
gender diversity.
Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz has released the Best
Practice Guide for Gender Equity in Local Government.
Although 60 per cent of the administrative
workforce in local councils
is female, women only account for 34 per cent of director roles, 39 per
cent of manager roles and only 16.5 per cent of Chief Executive
Officers.
As the level of government closest to Victorian’s, it’s important local
governments reflect the makeup of the communities they serve – including
women, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The Guide is supported by the Labor Government’s gender equality
strategy Safe and Strong, which aims to progressively change attitudes
and behaviours, reduce violence against women and deliver gender
equality.
The Labor Government has set a goal of 50 per cent female representation
on local councils by 2025. To achieve that goal,
Victoria needs to elect an additional 75 female councillors.
The Best Practice Guide for Gender Equity in Local Government is
available at:
localgovernment.vic.gov.au/our-programs/gender-equity/
Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Marlene
Kairouz
“Gender equality isn’t just a matter of principle – it improves
organisations by making them stronger and more diverse.”
“We’ve developed this guide to ensure more women are represented in
senior roles in local government.”
Quotes attributable to Acting Minister for Women Jill Hennessy
“We need to boost women in local government leadership positions so they
truly reflect the communities they serve.”
“From government boards to leadership positions in councils the Andrews
Labor Government is delivering gender equality for all.”
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Source: Victorian Government - www.premier.vic.gov.au
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External Links: localgovernment.vic.gov.au/our-programs/gender-equity/
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