Women’s Employment by Occupation: 1996 vs. 2012 Comparison #2039513 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart displays the percentage of women employed across eight occupational categories in 1996 (blue) and 2012 (red), sourced from ABS data (6291.0.55.003). Significant increases occurred in Professionals (+4%), Community & Personal Service (+4%), and Clerical & Administrative (+1%), whereas Machinery Operators & Drivers remained near 10% in both years. Labourers and Technicians & Trades also saw modest gains, reflecting evolving workforce gender dynamics over the 16-year period.

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