Report

AMA Diversity Report - Gender 2024

Published 30 August 2025

The AMA is pleased to release its Diversity Report - Gender 2024, reaffirming our commitment to gender equity across our representative structures. This aligns with our target of 40 per cent women, 40 per cent men, and 20 per cent flexible representation across all federal AMA councils and committees. Now in its seventh year of reporting, the latest data reflects encouraging progress and highlights a clear path forward.

Key Progress Highlights

Membership Growth: 40 per cent of AMA members now identify as women or female — up from 36 per cent in 2018.
Committee Representation: 40 per cent of positions on federal AMA committees (excluding Federal Council) are held by women or female-identifying members.
Leadership Visibility: 50 per cent of AMA councils and committees are chaired by women — up from 36 per cent last year.
Conference Leadership: AMA24 met gender targets across all domains — session chairs, panels, awards, policy motions, and delegates.
State & Territory Momentum: More state and territory AMAs are meeting the 40:40:20 gender target each year, reflecting growing national commitment.

Why It Matters

Increasing gender equity in leadership strengthens our profession. Diverse representation leads to better decisions, more inclusive policy, and a culture that reflects the communities we serve.

What the AMA is Doing

Partnering with Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership (AWHL) to drive systemic change.
Embedding gender targets in nominations and committee structures.
Hosting national forums to challenge bias and promote inclusive leadership.
Advocating for flexible, sustainable careers across the health sector.
Launching our Women in Leadership program this October to support and empower emerging women leaders.

Looking Ahead

The AMA remains focused on: