Women working in the NSW Public Sector
In 1995, the Government set a target that by 2003 women would represent 50 per cent of 
the NSW Public Sector. This target has been met and exceeded. At June 2006, women's workforce participation in the NSW public sector was at a record level of 60.4 per cent.
The Government is committed to improving the attraction, representation, development and retention of women in the public sector to meet contemporary and anticipated workforce challenges, including an ageing workforce and skills shortages.
Through their public sector employment, the increased participation of women contributes to improvements in the delivery of quality Government services for the people of New South Wales.