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Australia Strives for Gender Parity Amid Tech Workforce Gap

3/7/2025

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Australia is on a slow march toward gender parity, expected by 2158, with a hopeful rise to 24th place in 2024. Yet, the tech sector remains a stark contrast, with only 29% of its workforce being women. To foster true equality and drive industry growth, immediate efforts are essential to create inclusive hiring practices and hold organizations accountable.

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Story summary

Australia is on a slow march toward gender parity, expected by 2158, with a hopeful rise to 24th place in 2024. Yet, the tech sector remains a stark contrast, with only 29% of its workforce being women. To foster true equality and drive industry growth, immediate efforts are essential to create inclusive hiring practices and hold organizations accountable.