Gender pay gap amendment to be tabled by Government within fortnight

New laws will require companies to report on the pay differences between female and male employees.

Labour Senator Ivana Bacik criticised the Government for its slow progress on issued of gender disparity. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

New laws requiring companies to report on the pay differences between female and male employees, including any bonuses, are to be prioritised by the Government.

The Children's Minister is to bring forward amendments to the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019 in the coming fortnight and has promised to move as quickly as possible to bring it into law.