Change begins with addressing sexist culture in parliament, says NWA Federal The NWA says it will work with the new government to achieve its campaign promises of cheaper childcare, gender-responsive budgeting, and reducing the gender pay…
NSW introduces targets to get more women in government boardrooms Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture NSW says 81 board positions for its State Owned Corporation and Public Financial Corporation will be subject to new gender targets.
Budget spend for policies impacting women acknowledges major group driving nation’s economic recovery Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Australia’s $2.1 billion women’s budget statement was shared across the portfolios overseen by Marise Payne, Anne Ruston, and Jane Hume. Details inside.
How a diverse workforce in Australia’s intelligence community aids intelligence capability Friday March 18, 2022 By Felicity Millar Australian Capital Territory Increasing entitlements for women and establishing more offices for intelligence agencies around Australia would enhance Australia’s national security.
Melbourne University launches knowledge hub for women with political ambitions Thursday March 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal The Pathways to Politics Program for Women has a new knowledge hub to share research, articles and interviews.
PSsst! There’s no aphrodisiac like a public servant Wednesday March 16, 2022 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Phallic logo faux pas a red herring, back in the office — back in isolation, and look who's got a man-crush. PSsst! Here's what we've…
Gains shouldn’t overshadow challenges, say public sector experts on International Women’s Day Tuesday March 8, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal The APS proportionally employs more women than the wider labour force yet the gender pay gap remains skewed towards men.
Survey on consent in schools among federal sexual violence prevention package Tuesday March 8, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Two Australian commissioners will oversee a survey of secondary school students on their attitudes surrounding consent.
Data and gender equality indicators key to changing workplace culture, review finds Sunday March 6, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The government has published a review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, which tackles workplace inequality.
Australian women still scraping by for equal pay Monday February 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Slight improvement in the latest gender pay gap data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has ‘barely’ made inroads.
First in 40 years: Commission reviews APS parental leave Sunday December 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal APS commissioner Peter Woolcott says the review of the Maternity Leave Act will draw on views from the broader community and stakeholders. …
Premium Interviews Inclusivity key to avoiding major exodus of public servants Friday December 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new workplace index shows there is a business case for action on workforce inclusion because it will keep those valuable staff from walking out…
Gender equality: ‘We must not become complacent’, APS leaders say Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Australian Public Service Commissioner and PM&C secretary launched an updated gender equality strategy on Tuesday.
Payne: Failed peace process caused Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis Wednesday September 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence Marise Payne has expressed Australia’s ‘deep concern’ for Afghanistan during what she has described as a critical time of unresolved politics.
Japan: what are the chances of a woman becoming prime minister in a deeply patriarchal society? Monday September 13, 2021 By Satona Suzuki Editors' Picks Japan has a very poor record on promoting gender equality – and its political system is no exception.
