Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the Draft Gender Equity Strategy.

We heard from 23 people and overall, the responses were mixed. Those who support the strategy indicated this is an important step in striving for equality however, more must be done via quotas or measurements and language which demonstrate inclusiveness for all genders. Those who disagreed with the strategy believed gender equity shouldn’t be a priority for Council.

Read the Engagement Outcomes Report.

The final Gender Equity Strategy will be discussed at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 20 July 2021. The respondents were particularly concerned about intersectionality and quotas/measurement. Based on this feedback, we've made amended the draft to include language, information and statistics around the LGBITQ community. If adopted, the first year will focus on research and tailored engagement with the community to develop a baseline for measurement.