female dominated industries

If employers in Australia ensured 40 per cent of their employees were women, the nation’s gender pay gap would narrow by more than a third.

Business owners have welcomed a decision by the Victorian government to walk back a plan to force beauty and cosmetics services businesses to remain closed.

More than 17,000 people have signed an online petition, criticising Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews for extending the closure of beauty businesses.

The government is yet to commit to renewing funding for fair pay in the community service sector, which is made up of 80% women.