Australia pay transparency law

Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (WGEA) & Fair Work Pay Secrecy Ban

Do employers in Australia have to post salary ranges?

Pay gap reporting only. Postings must include no pay range in the job posting.

Which employers are covered?

Employers with 100+ employees.

When did it take effect?

June 6, 2023.

What are the penalties?

Public publishing of employer gender pay gap by WGEA and Fair Work Ombudsman civil penalties

Official source, last checked 2026-10-10.

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