News & Views Fund 3 days of childcare a week: Productivity Commission’s ‘turning point’ recommendations Childcare should be fully subsidised for three days a week for families earning up to $80,000, according to the commission.
News & Views Government to invest $15 million into First Nations-led research on family and domestic violence The Albanese government has announced it will invest $15 million into First Nations-led research on family, domestic and sexual violence.
News & Views Is the government’s ultimatum to dating apps enough to make them safer? A push from Government has given dating apps the opportunity to establish safety standards voluntarily and collaboratively.
News & Views Paid domestic violence leave now available for small business employees Employees working in small businesses are now eligible for ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave.
News & Views The budget will be handed down tomorrow night. Will we be happy or disappointed? At Women’s Agenda, we are paying close attention to the policies and announcements that will impact women in the budget on Tuesday.
Local Sexual violence advocates welcome $14.7 million government investment in justice system With the government’s $14.7 million investment, many sexual violence organisations are welcoming the move and offering advice.
News & Views A ‘hard cap’ on emissions and a pollution trigger: The Greens secure climate deal with Labor The Greens have agreed to pass Labor’s Safeguard Mechanism announcing a deal that includes a “hard cap” on emissions and a pollution trigger.
News & Views Thousands of refugees to be granted permanent residency after years of limbo Thousands of refugees in Australia who have endured years of uncertainty will be able to apply for permanent residency.
Business How the banning of pay secrecy clauses in Australia could benefit you and help close the gender pay gap The Albanese government’s pay secrecy ban is meant reduce gender-based pay differences. It could help others too.
News & Views ‘The first step’: What the Women’s Budget Statement and a majority female government means in practice Parliament house celebrates the Labor Government’s Women’s Budget Statement and a majority (52 per cent) female government.
News & Views Dual-income households earning up to $350,000 to be eligible for paid parental leave The paid parental leave income test will be overhauled allowing households with incomes up to $350,000 access to the scheme.
News & Views What did the jobs summit achieve on gender equality? Here are some key outcomes With the Jobs and Skill Summit done and dusted, it’s worth reflecting on what it achieved when it comes to gender equality.