Watch the first session in our new series, Parlour Talks. We kick off with a discussion about data as a means to measure (in)equity and as a catalyst for action. Mary Wooldridge and Merilyn Speiser join Justine Clark and Alison McFadyen for a close look at the WGEA data, an expansive conversation about what it all means and practical strategies for change.

Get started by reading the session description below and watching the trailer – Mary talking about the impact of transparency and public reporting.

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pricing details

$45 General
$30 Parlour Collective
$22.50 General Concession (on request)
$15 Collective Concession

Note: all ticket prices are per person, and cover the cost of running the program. We offer additional group discounts for Parlour Collective practices as follows:

  • 10–19 tickets – 5% additional discount 
  • 20–49 tickets – 10% additional discount
  • 50+ tickets – 15% additional discount

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Some Parlour Collective levels have access to complimentary tickets. Find out how to access these here.

We understand that life circumstances ebb and flow, and we don’t want costs to be a barrier – so if you are not in a financial position to purchase a ticket at the moment, send us a quick email and we will give you a complimentary ticket, no questions asked. 

Data in Practice

Data has been at the core of Parlour’s work since the beginning. The shock of data is a powerful catalyst for action, while the patterns revealed through analysis help light the way forward.

First released in 2024, the pay gap data published by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) sent another shockwave through the profession. Gathered together, the data submitted by reporting practices in 2024 and 2025 is another source of sunlight and transparency; a gift for those who care about equity. The pay gap data offers a broad index of (in)equity and power imbalance. It is accompanied by a wealth of information about participation, policy inclusions and protocols in reporting organisations – the core material that supports progress towards equity.

So, what does all this data mean, and how can it be put to work? We are joined by Mary Wooldridge, CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, and Merilyn Speiser, HR specialist and founder of Catalina Consultants for a lively discussion about the value of data, benchmarking and tracking.

We discuss the importance of transparency, the role of data as a catalyst and guide for action and the resources available. We will explore what the WGEA data means for reporting practices, and will consider how this knowledge can also be activated in other, smaller practices and the profession more broadly.

Watch now to learn about resources and advice for reducing pay gaps in practices of all sizes, how to improve your practice pay gap and what employees can do to highlight the issue and help make change.

The episode of Parlour Talks was recorded live on 5 June, 2025.