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Vision

The long-term goal of the Strategy.

An Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter their gender.

The foundational shift needed to achieve this Strategy's ambitions and vision for gender equality.

Positive gender attitudes and an end to stereotypes

The long-term ambitions necessary to achieve the Strategy's vision.

The key areas where action is needed to achieve gender equality.

Gender-based violence
Ambition: End violence against women
Unpaid and paid care
Ambitions: Balance unpaid work, Close the retirement income gender pay gap
Economic equality and security
Ambitions: Close the gender pay gap, Close the retirement income gender pay gap
Health
Ambition: Gender equity in healthcare access and outcomes
Leadership, representation and decision-making
Ambition: Close leadership and representation gender gaps

The guiding principles for effort to achieve the Strategy.

Gender equality is a human right. It is necessary for the dignity and full potential of all people and is an inherent good.
Efforts to drive gender equality must be inclusive and intersectional.
Action on gender equality must be evidence-based and informed by lived experience.
Gender equality benefits everyone, and we all are responsible for bringing about change.
Efforts to drive gender equality for First Nations Australians must be led by First Nations Australians.
Gender equality must be considered at the beginning of everything we do. It is necessary to how we respond to every challenge and take advantage of every opportunity.

The approach to monitoring and measuring progress.