Moving towards equality
Queensland has made significant strides toward gender equality, but there is still more work to do. The Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report 2025 provides a powerful snapshot of women’s financial security, workforce participation, safety and wellbeing across the state.
While the report highlights progress – such as a narrowing gender pay gap and increased female representation in leadership and traditionally male-dominated industries – it also reveals persistent challenges. Women continue to face lower superannuation balances, higher rates of insecure work and significant barriers to economic security.
To address these issues, the Queensland Government is accelerating initiatives to create lasting change.
Women's Economic Security and Wellbeing Report
Learn more about our accelerated actions in the Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report 2025.
Our aim
Economic security means women and girls will have a place to live and enough money to buy what they need. They can learn new skills or do training to get better jobs and earn better pay and superannuation. They’ll have the same chances to do these things as men. We’ll give more help to women who do unpaid work or who haven’t had the same chances as everyone else.
Our commitment to women and girls
The Queensland Government will:
- think about what it means for women and men when we spend money or make new laws
- help women and girls succeed in jobs men usually do
- make sure women and men have the same access to flexible work arrangements
- help women find a safe and secure place to live long term
- help girls to do more STEM subjects at school
- work with the Australian Government on what women and girls need in Queensland.
We know economic security is an ongoing concern for women. We’ve made progress in the last 5 years, but there's much more to do. By taking real action, we are working towards a future where every woman in Queensland has the opportunity to thrive - economically, socially, and safely.
Learn about the progress made and the actions being taken to close the gaps and create lasting change in the Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report 2025.
Stories about Queensland women
Helping women succeed in business
Entrepreneur Stephanie Bofinger is the CEO and Founder of Fempro Armour. Her range of clothing and protective gear is designed prevent injury during high impact sports or activity. The Queensland Government’s program for female founders is helping Stephanie expand her business so it’s ready for investment.