IEU Speaks on women’s workplace safety

Women’s safety at work declines over the decade, while progress in other gender equality measures remains modest

Women’s safety in the workplace remains a key concern for IEU members. However, between 2014 and 2024, conditions have worsened, making it the only area of gender equality to show a backward trend.

This decline undermines modest progress made in other areas. The Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion’s 2025 Report finds that governments and employers still have significant work to do, offering data-informed insights to support meaningful change.

Read the full IEU Speaks below or on the ieu.org.au website.

The IEU Federal Council is the governing body of our national union, made up of delegates from each of the IEU state and territory Branches as well as elected federal officials.


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