Mary Woolridge
Chief executive of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, responsible for national reporting and analysis on workplace gender equality and policy guidance to reduce the gender pay gap.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 11min
Q+A: The gender pay gap is narrowing, but it's still too wide
Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, leads Australia’s work on employer reporting and pay-gap transparency. She discusses new data showing progress but persistent gaps. Topics include reforms driving momentum, occupational segregation, parental leave and cultural change, discretionary pay practices, and public sector performance.
Nov 27, 2025 • 17min
Barnaby Joyce quits + Why you’re getting paid less than your colleague
Mary Woolridge, the CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, discusses the latest gender pay gap report, revealing that women still earn nearly $30,000 less than men annually. She delves into why the average pay gap persists, citing workforce structure and industry segregation as key factors. Woolridge also addresses the alarming disparity in CEO pay and provides practical advice for those suspecting unequal pay. Additionally, she highlights an encouraging trend: more men are taking parental leave, positively impacting gender norms.
