Elizabeth Broderick

Recent Speaker

Federal Sex Discrimination Commissione

June 23, 2010

“Getting Women off the Bench – A Gender Equality Blueprint for 2010”

Elizabeth Broderick was appointed federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner and Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination in September 2007. Now half way through her five year term, Commissioner Broderick will launch her Blueprint for gender equality in 2010. In her speech, Commissioner Broderick will speak about the critical issues and initiatives that must be considered if Australia is to improve and sustain progress for women while delivering productivity gains for the country.

Following her appointment as Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Ms Broderick travelled the length and breadth of Australia listening to women and men about their experiences of gender equality. In July 2008, Commissioner Broderick launched her Plan of Action towards Gender Equality, shaped by the findings of her national Listening Tour.

As Commissioner, Ms Broderick is a leading national advocate for paid parental leave, women’s economic security, the under-representation of women at decision making levels, prevention of sexual harassment and violence against women. 

Ms Broderick is an advisor on women to the Chief of the Defence Force and holds a number of board positions on academic and not for profit boards.  She is married with two young children.