2. 2
23%
of national parliamentarians
The What
27%
of judges
25%
of senior managers
15%
of corporate board members
Globally women comprise
36%
of judges
31%
of senior managers
26%
of corporate board members
In Australia women comprise
37%
of national parliamentarians
3. 3
63%
The What
56% 50% 43%
Female Board representation in Australian Retail Companies
38% 29% 22%40%
4. 4
Despite being better qualified, Women earn 14% less than Men
Women’s undergraduate starting salary is 4.8% less than Men
Women’s average superannuation balance is 42% lower than those for Men
Women are the primary care giver at home
Twice as many women as men provide primary care to a person with a disability
Women are more likely to suffer from mental or behavioural conditions, with young women having twice the
rate of reported anxiety than young men
Source: ABS Gender Indicators
The Issue
5. 5
“If you believe, as I do, that merit is equally distributed
between the sexes, then any result that isn’t around
half and half should be troubling”
Julia Gillard
It’s still a Man’s World...
6. 6
There is no silver bullet
Targets versus Quotas
Investor activism
Internal cultural shift
The Solution
8. 8
Situation 1: Job description and title
Situation 2: Maternity leave
Situation 3: Returning to work
Situation 4: Flexible working arrangement
It’s an ever changing journey
9. 9
1. Know what you want
2. Do not be afraid to communicate/ask for what you want
3. Be your authentic self
4. Get a sponsor
5. Get a buddy
6. Expect the unexpected
7. Work won’t “work” unless Home is sorted
My Tips
