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Gender gaps in Australia’s population are evident across many dimensions — from life expectancy and health outcomes to education, work, income, and family life. These differences affect the nation’s demographic trends, social equity, and economic development. Moreover, gender identities themselves are shifting. Understanding these dynamics requires nuanced data, careful analysis, and open dialogue between researchers and policymakers.

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵSchool of Demography, with generous support from the Research School of Social Science, the Gender Institute, and the Australian Population Association, invites you to this year’s symposium, which will bring together leading experts from academia and the public sector, including the ABS, AIHW, and the Treasury’s Centre for Population.

Speakers will present the latest research and data on gender dynamics in mortality, fertility, migration, work, and family, as well as the specific experiences of First Australians. Discussions will explore how gender disparities have evolved, how they shape Australia’s demographic future, and what policies and data developments are needed to address them.