Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00095:section:19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00095
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 19
Character Range: 37855–38806

19  Minister to set gender equality standards in relation to gender equality indicators
 (1) The Minister must, by legislative instrument, set standards in relation to specified gender equality indicators, specified relevant employers and specified reporting periods.
Note 1: The Minister must consult the Agency before making legislative instruments under this Act (see section 33A).
Note 2: For specification by class, see subsection 13(3) of the Legislation Act 2003.

Note 3: An instrument under subsection (1) may make different provision with respect to different relevant employers and different reporting periods (see subsection 33(3A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).
 (1A) A standard set by an instrument in force under subsection (1) is to be known as a gender equality standard.
 (2) An instrument under subsection (1) has no effect in relation to a reporting period unless it is made before the first day of that reporting period.