This project will conduct an environmental scan of gendered loopholes and gaps in Victorian legislation to advocate for system improvement and policy change.

For example, currently, data on gender representation, such as candidate nominations and elected officials, is not collected by the Victorian Electoral Commission. If it was, relevant data could be monitored and form the basis of future investments and targeted programs to support women in these roles. By identifying loopholes in legislation and policies across Victorian portfolios, gaps can be addressed, and solutions proposed and actioned. This in turn can be replicated nationally facilitating the inclusion of data that can be measured, monitored, and ideally managed.

This project is viewed as an initial stage to address gendered loopholes in legislation.  The project will start with an engagement stage, collaborating with the gender equality sector to identify existing loopholes in legislation and policies, creating an initial database of gendered gaps. This database will inform a final report and recommendations that will in turn form GEN VIC’s advocacy platform for ongoing system reforms.

Already identified gaps or keen to become involved? Please email us at genvic@genvic.org.au