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5  Definitions
Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) discrimination;
(b) gender equality indicators;
(c) governing body;
(d) relevant employer;
(e) reporting period.
  In this instrument:
Act means the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Agency Head has the same meaning as in the Public Service Act 1999.

employment status means employment on a:
 (a) part‑time; or
 (b) full‑time; or
 (c) permanent/ongoing; or
 (d) casual; or
 (e) fixed‑term contract/non‑ongoing;
basis, but does not include employment on a contract for services basis.
harass on the ground of sex has the same meaning as in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
Note: Other parts of speech and grammatical forms of "harass on the ground of sex" (for example, "harassment on the ground of sex") have a corresponding meaning (see section 18A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).
key management personnel means those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of a relevant employer, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that employer.

manager includes the following:
 (a) Chief Executive Officer or equivalent;
 (b) Agency Head or equivalent;
 (c) key management personnel;
 (d) other managers.

non‑manager includes the following:
 (a) professionals;
 (b) technicians and trade employees;
 (c) community and personal service employees;
 (d) clerical and administrative employees;
 (e) sales employees;
 (f) machinery operators and drivers;
 (g) labourers;
 (h) graduates;
 (i) apprentices;
 (j) other non‑managers.
sexually harass has the same meaning as in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
Note: Other parts of speech and grammatical forms of "sexually harass" (for example, "sexual harassment") have a corresponding meaning (see section 18A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).

Part 2—Matters in relation to each gender equality indicator