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PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group’s new gender pay gap numbers show a setback after layoffs and an idled plant

PLS Group reported its median gender pay gap in Australia widened to 15.2% in 2024–25 from 11.1% a year earlier, citing workforce changes after corporate job cuts and a plant shutdown. The company said the gap mainly reflected workforce mix, not pay for like roles. WGEA released employer gender pay gap data for 10,500 employers on March 3. PLS shares last traded at A$4.81, up from A$4.74.
5 March 2026
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