Women’s rising educational achievements, greater workforce participation, stronger economic independence, and growing voices in leadership are all positive steps forward for society. Right? Well,...
By Leonora Risse
WFH producing economic benefits office rules would quash
More of us have been in paid work this past year than ever before. A big part of that is because more of us have been able to work from home than ever before. The proportion of Australians in paid...
Casting a gender lens over the upcoming Federal Budget
The upcoming Federal Budget will spark much talk of surpluses and deficits, costs of living and inflation, taxes and jobs. Beyond the headline announcements and standard statistics, get ready to...
What gender pay gap? Big little lies?
Over summer, BroadAgenda is republishing some of its most popular articles. This compelling piece was first posted in 2019. Australia’s gender pay gap currently sits at 14%. Australian full-time...
Keep minding the gaps. Plural.
The gender pay gap – the difference between men’s and women’s average full-time earnings across the workforce – provides us with a useful indicator of progress on gender equality.Australia’s gender...
A leap forward for gender equality?
According to tradition, leap years are a boon for women’s empowerment. When February 29 pops up on our calendars, cultural traditions surrounding marriage give permission for a woman to propose...
What Gender Pay Gap? Big little lies?
Australia’s gender pay gap currently sits at 14%. Australian full-time working women take home an average of $1485 per week in pay, while full-time working men take home an average weekly pay packet...