Australia's Gender Pay Gap Exposed: Men Earn 22% More Than Women

New data reveals significant disparities in pay between male and female employees across various industries in Australia.

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) released gender pay gap data for Australian companies with 100 or more employees, showing an average gap of 21.7%.
Legislation passed in March 2023 requires Australian companies to disclose the pay of male and female employees, aiming to narrow the gap.
Significant disparities exist across industries, with some companies reporting gender pay gaps above 50%.
Efforts to address the gender pay gap include regulatory pressure and public transparency, but challenges remain in achieving equity.
Experts emphasize the need for societal commitment and action from businesses, government, and the community to close the gender pay gap.