Our statement on the gender pay gap reported by WGEA

WGEA Gender Pay Gap Statement (2024–2025 Reporting Period)

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) 2024–2025 gender pay gap data reflects our continued year-on-year progress.

The latest results, based on a reporting date of 30 June 2024, show firmwide improvement. Both our median total remuneration gap and our average total remuneration gap have decreased compared with the previous reporting period. Total remuneration includes base salary, superannuation, bonuses and overtime.

We recognise that year-to-year fluctuations can occur. While our average base salary gap has remained consistent, in this reporting period, our median base salary gap increased by 1%.

While these results are encouraging – and reflect the progress we have made – our work to narrow the gender pay gap continues.

As with other major law firms, our gender pay gap is influenced by the gender composition of roles across the firm. We employ a broad range of professionals, including lawyers, practice administrators, and specialists in finance, IT and marketing. All of our employees are based in Australia and are therefore included in our WGEA reporting.

We remain committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and to strengthening gender equity at every stage of our people’s careers. We will continue to monitor, review and improve our pay practices to ensure meaningful and sustainable progress.