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More than 3,000 new homes that are to be built by the NSW government will be prioritised for victims of family and domestic violence.

While policy changes and budget announcements are crucial for long-term systemic change, workplaces can become more gender equal right now.

Calls for the Albanese government to raise welfare payments to support women leaving violent situations has been backed by more than 200 Australian women and non-binary leaders.

Gender Lens Australia’s Gender Budget Watch report found that women’s share of government budgets is languishing well below what is needed.

Women in New South Wales are considered “winners” in the 2023-2024 state budget, released by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey today. 

Small businesses in QLD will face $650 energy bill rebates, thanks to a new $1.48 billion package in the sunshine state’s 2023-2024 budget.

With a values-based budget Australia can show how we live in a society, not an economy. And that we can make decisions with heart.

Here’s a snapshot of the reaction to the federal budget from women’s advocacy organisations and other groups.

The paid parental leave income test will be overhauled allowing households with incomes up to $350,000 access to the scheme.

In this Budget, we need to see commitments to climate solutions that will set Australia up for long term prosperity, or at least security. 

A new $150 million package to tackle domestic violence has been announced, including $20 million to trial a new GPS tracking program.

The Victorian government has announced the establishment of a gender responsive budgeting unit as part of its 2021/22 state budget.