Government shines light on ‘confronting’ gender equality challenges
Australian women face a range of gender issues and challenges throughout their lives, including experiencing higher rates of sexual violence than men, carrying out more unpaid housework, and approaching retirement with 23.1% less in super savings, Australia’s first Status of Women Report Card has revealed on International Women’s Day. Ranked 43rd for gender equality internationally, […]
Not so super: Government urged to pay superannuation on parental leave
Australian women are retiring with about $50,000 less in super savings than men and will continue to lose thousands of dollars until superannuation is paid on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, according to new modelling released on International Women’s Day. Analysis by Industry Super Australia (ISA) shows the average super balance for a woman in her […]
International Women’s Day: ANMF fights to protect aged care workers’ entitlements
International Women’s Day: ANMF fights to protect aged care workers’ entitlements