News & Views The five wins for women in the 2023-24 NSW state budget Women in New South Wales are considered “winners” in the 2023-2024 state budget, released by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey today.
News & Views QLD budget: $650 energy rebates, increased funding for women founders and small business mental health 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.
Soapbox We need a real values-based Budget this May 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.
News & Views Here’s what different women’s groups are saying about the budget Here’s a snapshot of the reaction to the federal budget from women’s advocacy organisations and other groups.
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 The best way to address cost of living pressures is to commit to meaningful climate action In this Budget, we need to see commitments to climate solutions that will set Australia up for long term prosperity, or at least security.
News & Views Funding for GPS trackers for domestic violence perpetrators announced by federal government A new $150 million package to tackle domestic violence has been announced, including $20 million to trial a new GPS tracking program.
News & Views Victorian government creates gender responsive budgeting unit in treasury The Victorian government has announced the establishment of a gender responsive budgeting unit as part of its 2021/22 state budget.
News & Views Changes to childcare a step in the right direction, but not enough On Sunday, the federal government announced a $1.7 billion investment in its childcare subsidy ahead of the upcoming budget.
News & Views Female leaders pen letter to PM: ‘Don’t forget women in the next budget’ A number of female leaders have signed a letter addressed to the Prime Minister urging him to fix workplace gender inequality.
News & Views Global report finds Australians want their government to do more on gender equality A new global report has found that 53 per cent of Australian respondents think the government should do more to promote gender equality.
News & Views How the budget failed to deliver for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women Unless people have relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, they’re not really able to convey their needs.