News & Views How men in power can and must step up for women It is men who must move from passive ally to active advocate, and actively dismantle the systems and biases that prevent gender equality.
News & Views Fathers are experiencing workplace discrimination for taking on caregiver responsibilities A new report reveals that working fathers trying to shoulder more care of their children feel discriminated against in the workplace.
News & Views Australian mums are losing out on billions in superannuation Australian mothers have missed out on more than $2.8 billion in superannuation savings by the time they reach retirement, new modelling shows.
News & Views Changes to superannuation? Here’s how it could impact women The government’s proposed changes to superannuation will see earnings on super balances above $3 million taxed at a rate of 30 per cent.
News & Views UN extends its paid parental leave to 26 weeks for birth mothers U.N extend their parental leave policy to give all parents 16 weeks paid leave — regardless of gender. Birth mothers have additional 10 weeks
News & Views Can policymakers deliver 52 weeks of paid parental leave by 2030 and make caregiving a national priority? After 12 years since its introduction, policymakers have the chance to reform Paid Parental Leave (PPL) within its grasp to finally bring Australia’s scheme into line with the OECD average, but we need a greater sense of urgency.
News & Views Advocates push for greater ambition of parental leave at Senate inquiry Advocates for parents appeared before a Senate Committee Inquiry on Monday, urging the government to lift its ambition on paid parental leave.
Employers 4 day work weeks and stronger leave policies: The top workplace trends we’ll see in 2023 In many respects the illusive future of work has arrived. Will this momentum continue through to the new year?
News & Views The ‘investment’ over ‘deficit’ of paid parental leave – is Australia family-friendly enough? The Albanese Government has been swift in communicating its intent to shift the dial by increasing the number of paid weeks offered, lifting the eligibility cap, making it more flexible and removing references to primary and secondary carer labels that encourage both parents to participate in taking the leave, but is it enough?
Business More paid parental leave is great, but what about the toll of returning to work? While reforms to the PPL may make it more financially viable for parents to return to work, there are other factors at play too.
Soapbox Labor’s ‘bread and butter’ budget: Is the knife hot enough to cut it? Labor’s first budget attempts to repair the bottom line, while supporting families with rising costs. It’s a good first step but not enough.
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.