News & Views AFLW prize money doubled ahead of the 2023 season launch The prize money for the AFLW competition will almost double, the AFL has announced ahead of Round 1 of the 2023 season.
News & Views ‘It’s a prerequisite’: Penny Wong calls for international attention on gender equality amid FIFA Women’s World Cup Penny Wong is “deeply concerned” about the lack of attention on gender equality, despite positive reception of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Business Gender equality advocate Financy launches software to improve DEI in businesses A world first, Impacter is a new cloud-based software designed to help businesses self-assess and improve diversity, equity and inclusion.
News & Views ‘We cannot be ignored’: More than 400 gender equality advocates gather in Melbourne for Women Deliver Gender equality advocates gathered for the Women Deliver conference, to address key issues in the lives of women throughout the Pacific.
News & Views Gender inequality has not improved in a decade, new UN report reveals The UN research shows we are unlikely to meet the UN’s goal of gender parity by 2030 without increased investment into women’s rights.
Soapbox ‘It’s no easy feat’: Caregiving significantly impacts workplace inequality and career advancement for women A new report shows caregiving has a significant impact on workplace inequality and hurts career advancement for many women.
News & Views ‘We have the determination: First Nations women gather at national summit for gender justice Over 800 First Nations women from across Australia are taking part in the three-day Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) National Summit.
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.
News & Views Chanel Contos to lead Global Youth Advisory Committee Sexual consent campaigner Chanel Contos has been picked by former prime minister Julia Gillard to lead a youth committee for the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL).
Soapbox When they say ‘gender equality has gone too far’: Victorian Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector Dr Niki Vincent responds The key to reaching people who say “gender equality has gone too far”? Dr Niki Vincent says we need to understand why they think this way.
News & Views The six recommendations from the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce ahead of federal budget The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce has provided its latest advice to the government on women’s economic equality in Australia.
Politics New Zealand reaches gender parity in cabinet for the first time in history For the first time, New Zealand has reached an equal number of men and women in its cabinet, with Willow-Jean Prime’s promotion.
