Every day I am reminded that Australian women have so much to contribute, and that our workplaces and communities do not always recognise and support this. There is much to do to fight family violence and address structural unfairness in the workforce. My goal is that Australian women and girls, those already in the workforce, the carers, and the elderly, live with equality, dignity and safety.
Media Release: Government Fails to Take Action on Pay Equity
Documents tabled out of session in the Senate yesterday reveal that five years after coming to office, this Government still has no real plan to close the gender pay gap. Last year, the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee handed down its report into gender segregation in the workplace and its impact on women’s economic equality.
Superannuation at NSW Labor Conference 2018
Today I moved at the NSW Labor annual conference that the next Labor Government take concrete and specific actions to improve women’s economic security in retirement.
Speech on the Gender Pay Gap
The gender pay gap is a multifaceted problem. It arises from a complex mix of cultural and economic factors, which range from gender segregation in the workplace through the availability of flexible working conditions to outright discrimination.
International Women's Day 2018
Let’s use today to reaffirm our commitment to ending gender inequality.
Setting The Agenda 2018: A National Strategy for Gender Equality
Tanya Plibersek MP today launched Labor's "Setting the Agenda: A National Strategy for Gender Equality".
Labor Commits to Reinstate Time Use Survey
Today the Australian Labor Party has committed to reinstating the Time Use Survey which measures women’s unpaid work.
Speech on Early Childhood Educators
Early childhood educators perform some of the most valuable work in our society for less than half the average Australian wage. Anyone who has had a child attend child care knows the importance of a good teacher and how central they are to a child's life.
Address to Diversity Council Australia on Glass Walls
I’d like to start off by thanking the Diversity Council Australia for the opportunity to be here today.I’d like to acknowledge the importance of the work that you do in developing the ideas, information and strategies to increase workplace diversity & inclusion.
Media Release: Girls Just Wanna Have ... A Plan For Pay Equity
A Senate Committee is calling for a target to close the gender pay gap. Chair of the Committee Senator Jenny McAllister said “It is time to do more than just measure the gender pay gap. It is time to take action.”
Women's Organisations on the NSW North Coast
Senator Jenny McAllister met with women's organisation on the NSW North Coast to talk about the practical steps we can take to close the gender pay gap.