You’re at the start of your WGEA journey
Now’s the time to build your team, clarify your data, and get ready to move with confidence.
You’re in the early stages of preparing for the 2026 WGEA target-setting requirements, and that’s perfectly fine. Many employers are still building internal awareness and alignment. Right now, the priority is to get your foundations in place so your organisation is ready to move quickly in 2026.
Recommended next steps:
- Brief your CEO and executive team on the legislative changes and the 2026 deadline
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Form a cross-functional WGEA Targets Team including HR, DEI, Legal, Data, Comms, Finance and Executives
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Review your workforce and pay gap data to understand your starting point
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Clarify roles, responsibilities, and your preparation timeline
Download the WGEA Targets: Pre-submission To-Dos (Timeline & Checklist) for a step-by-step overview of these actions and when to complete them.
Ideally, we recommend that you had these steps completed by:
November 2025 (recommended)
Ideally, we recommend that you had these steps completed by:
November 2025 (recommended)
Note: The above next-step due dates are recommended, not mandatory. If you’re ahead — fantastic! If you’re behind — don’t worry. Other than the final submission date, the timelines are designed to help you stay organised and maintain steady progress, not to add unnecessary pressure.
Download the WGEA Targets: Pre-submission To-Dos (Timeline & Checklist) for a step-by-step overview of these actions and when to complete them.
Book in your free consultation
You can book a free 30-minute session with one of our experts for tailored guidance on your organisation’s WGEA targets.
✔ Get answers to questions specific to your organisation
✔ Discuss your strategy and challenges in a confidential setting
✔ Receive practical next steps from experienced WGEA advisors
With the target deadline drawing closer, we recommend booking your preferred time slot before spaces fill up.
Free resources
WGEA Mini-Series
This five-part mini-series helps your team get ahead with clear, practical steps to prepare, engage your people, and set your 2026 targets for success.
Gender Pay Gap Review Checklist
Use our free gender pay gap review checklist to calculate your pay gap, identify its causes, and begin to take meaningful action.
Understanding and addressing your gender pay gap
This free guide provides a clear understanding of your gender pay gap cause and impact. This a great resource for any change-makers looking to gain company-wide support.
WGEA Info Pack
How WORK180 can make the government-mandated Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) targets work for your business.
What happens if you don’t hit your WGEA gender equality targets?
These target requirements have been set by the Australian government. Not setting or meeting your targets can lead to significant repercussions.
WGEA Gender Equality Targets: FAQs answered
Our DEI experts answer the most common questions we get asked about the new WGEA gender equality targets legislation
WGEA’s full menu of gender equality targets
See the full list list of targets employers can select under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.