Including gender: An APS guide to gender analysis and gender impact assessment

This Australian Government guide aims to provide readers with comprehensive instructions on conducting gender analysis and Gender Impact Assessments to support gender-responsive budgeting and advance equality in policy development.

The resource is primarily aimed at policy makers in Australian Public Service (APS) departments, but could be a valuable guide for those working in a number of settings.

The guide is divided into four parts to assist readers in better understanding what gender analysis and gender impact assessment entail:

• Part 1 explains why gender analysis is important and how policy makers can get started by understanding what they are required to do.
• Part 2 explains what gender analysis is, as well as when and how it is conducted.
• Part 3 provides instructions for completing a Gender Analysis Summary.
• Part 4 provides instructions for completing a Gender Impact Assessment.