Albanese government

The government’s expansion of paid parental leave to 26 weeks has passed the Senate today and will become law. 

Minister for Women Katy Gallagher has announced Australia’s first strategy for gender equality today, a 10-year commitment to drive action.

The government has announced it will pay superannuation to parents receiving payments on the government-funded paid parental leave scheme.

Minister for Women Katy Gallagher will release Australia’s first ever strategy for gender equality next week.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially unveiled the changes his government will make to the upcoming Stage 3 tax cuts.

Childcare should be fully subsidised for three days a week for families earning up to $80,000, according to the commission.

The Albanese government has announced it will invest $15 million into First Nations-led research on family, domestic and sexual violence.

A push from Government has given dating apps the opportunity to establish safety standards voluntarily and collaboratively.

Employees working in small businesses are now eligible for ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave.

At Women’s Agenda, we are paying close attention to the policies and announcements that will impact women in the budget on Tuesday.

With the government’s $14.7 million investment, many sexual violence organisations are welcoming the move and offering advice.

The Greens have agreed to pass Labor’s Safeguard Mechanism announcing a deal that includes a “hard cap” on emissions and a pollution trigger.