James L Nuzzo: “Sex of Employees in the Australian Public Service.”

Interesting. An extract:

  • The number of women employed in the Australian Public Service increased from 68,790 in 1996 to 120,098 in 2025 – a difference of 51,308, amounting to a 74% increase.
  • The number of men employed in the Australian Public Service increased from 74,403 in 1996 to 77,419 in 2025 – a difference of 3,016, amounting to a 4% increase.
  • In 1996, women comprised 48.0% of employees in the Australian Public Service, while men comprised 52.0% of employees.
  • In 2025, women comprised 60.8% of employees in the Australian Public Service, while men comprised 39.2% of employees.

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