Elizabeth's term as Sex Discrimination Commissioner will come to an end in September 2015 after eight years in the role. With her tenure coming to a close, Elizabeth spoke for CEDA in August across Australia reflecting on the setbacks, progress and areas of opportunity for gender equality.
Elizabeth has observed many changes in the landscape of gender equality and will reflect on these areas as well as identify what is required in the future to create gender equal workplaces, and ultimately, a more gender equal world.
Events were held in all states, with special guests joining Ms Broderick at each event.
On the CEDA blog
Elizabeth Broderick: A reflection on eight years as Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Elizabeth Broderick reflects on eight years as Sex Discrimination Commissioner discussing the role's challenges and why progress in women in leadership has been slow.
Event summaries and video
Read summary from the opening event in Victoria: Gender equality is the unfinished business of the 21st century
Read summary from Elizabeth Broderick's address in South Australia: Gender equality will benefit us all
Events:
Meet the speaker
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 Elizabeth Broderick
Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Founder, Male Champions of Change
Elizabeth Broderick was appointed for a five year term as Sex Discrimination Commissioner in September 2007. During her term, she has been committed to improving gender equality through her advocacy in preventing violence against women and sexual harassment, improving lifetime economic security for women, balancing paid work and unpaid caring responsibilities, promoting women’s representation in leadership and strengthening gender equality laws and agencies.
Elizabeth has been a key advocate for Australia’s national paid parental leave scheme and domestic violence reform. She has championed the changes to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles to increase the number of women at decision making level. She has developed the Male Champions of Change strategy and worked with the Australian Government to strengthen gender equality laws and agencies
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