OFFICE FOR WOMEN — FULL DEPARTMENTAL MODELLING

Australians Unified Format — Consistent with all other sub‑department models

STEP 1 — WHAT THE OFFICE FOR WOMEN DOES NOW

Portfolio: Attorney‑General’s Portfolio (recommended to remain for independence) Agency: Office for Women (OfW)

Current responsibilities:

• Leads national gender equality policy and strategy

• Coordinates whole‑of‑government women’s safety, economic security and leadership initiatives

• Oversees gender impact assessments and gender‑responsive budgeting

• Supports women’s workforce participation and leadership pathways

• Provides advice on gender equality legislation and reforms

• Coordinates national frameworks on women’s safety and domestic violence prevention

• Engages with state, territory and community organisations

• Monitors gender equality data, reporting and performance

Who OfW serves:

• Women and girls across Australia

• Gender equality organisations and advocates

• Government agencies and policymakers

• Employers, industry and education sectors

• Community and frontline service providers

STEP 2 — GENERAL OPERATIONS (CURRENT)

• Develops national gender equality frameworks and strategies

• Oversees women’s safety and domestic violence prevention programs

• Coordinates gender‑responsive budgeting across government

• Provides policy advice on economic security, leadership and workforce participation

• Manages gender equality data, reporting and performance frameworks

• Engages with community organisations, peak bodies and experts

• Supports national campaigns and public education initiatives

• Works with agencies to ensure gender‑safe and inclusive service delivery

Operational characteristics:

• High‑policy, high‑coordination environment

• Strong cross‑government influence

• Heavy reliance on data, research and stakeholder engagement

• High public visibility and accountability

• Strong alignment with human rights and equality frameworks