Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020 - Implications for the Water Sector

Explore the implications of the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020 for the water sector in this 58-minute panel discussion featuring experts in gender equality and organizational leadership. Gain insights into how the Act will affect workplace practices and policies in the Victorian public sector, local councils, and universities. Learn about the Act's requirements for promoting gender equality in policies, programs, and services. Hear from panelists including Dr. Niki Vincent, Victorian Commissioner for Gender Equality; Adam Fennessy PSM, Victorian Public Sector Commissioner; Lara Olsen, Managing Director of South East Water; Professor Andrew Western, Head of Department of Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Melbourne; and Dr. Sharon Davis, water reform expert. Discover opportunities arising from the Act, best practices for implementation, and strategies for addressing intersectionality in gender equality efforts. Understand the Act's interaction with Commonwealth workplace gender equality legislation and its potential impact on engineering gender balance in the water sector.

Introduction
Water Security Series
Introductions
What is the Gender Equality Act
Engineering
Leadership
How does the Victorian Gender Equality Act interact with the Commonwealth Workplace Gender Equality Act
Opportunities arising from the Victorian Gender Equality Act
Engineering gender balance
Best practice guidance
Building on the tools
Modelling
Leadership experience
Male champions of change
Gender
Intersectionality
Conclusion