Bleeding Air
..which has already happened in certain jobs (e.g. police)
See below, the police are subject to very different provisions of the Equal Opportunity Act, it does not imply a similar policy can be employed by JQ.
Uber
And to the muppets (eg oicur12.again) lecturing me that J* actively altering the interview and shortlist numbers is illegal. It isn't.
It is illegal.
The example of the university you have supplied in no way proves that JQ can therefore discriminate by applying a quota system to see more women employed.
Exceptions to the Equal Opportunity Act differ widely between schools, universities, sporting clubs, government employees and private sector employees.
Exceptions can be granted based upon a wide range of needs such as health and safety or special needs, just to name a few of many.
For sure, JQ could seek an exception to bias employment of pilots towards women. The request would, however, need JQ to demonstrate a Genuine Occupational Requirement that pilots employed by the company be women. For example, if strength or stamina was an issue.
JQ could not meet any of the exemption provisions, the law is very clear.