Second Reading Speeches

Australian Government Boards (Gender Balanced Representation) Bill 2015

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
XENOPHON, Sen Nick
LAMBIE, Sen Jacqui
LAZARUS, Sen Glenn
WATERS, Sen Larissa
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Requires Government boards to comprise of at least 40 per cent men and 40 per cent women; and provides for annual reporting requirements in relation to the gender composition of Government boards.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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