Gender Analysis in Public Policy

On-campus & remote (online) learning available. Students participate in interactive, real-time classes. 2026 class dates: Policy and related instruments are often presented as gender-neutral. However, policies affect people differently, and critical considerations of gender are essential for good contemporary policy making. The failure to bring a gender lens to policy development and implementation can lead to poor outcomes for all and hinder the achievement of social and economic equality for women and gender diverse people. This course draws on international best practice tailored for the Australian context to challenge assumptions of gender neutrality and enable participants to identify diverse gender impacts of policies and related instruments. The course will outline important conceptual considerations when analysing gender in public policy and will focus on active engagement using tailored case studies and exercises drawing on real life scenarios. The course will provide participants with a tool kit of diverse conceptual and analytical approaches that can be applied to various policy fields and explores practical approaches to policy processes for Australia and other countries.