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Consultation on gender equality

On 4 October 2005, the deputy minister for women and equality launched a consultation document, Advancing equality for men and women1. The Equality Bill is the legislative vehicle being used by the government to introduce a "general" gender duty, which will require public authorities to have due regard for the need to eliminate discrimination and promote equality between men and women.