Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries. The World Economic Forum currently places Australia 24th among 146 countries, down from 15th in 2006. At the current rate of change, […]
Gender Pay Gap
A staggering two-thirds of Australian women (69%) find themselves grappling with financial stress, in stark contrast to 49% of men, highlighting ongoing economic inequality. An International Women’s Day Report by comparison website Finder delves deep into the chasm separating men and women in terms of financial stability. It found over […]
Men continue to outstrip women in the salary stakes, with men’s median annual salary $11,542 greater than women’s, according to newly released data for Australian private companies. It’s a gap of 14.5%, down from last year’s 15.4%. Men’s median annual base salary in 2022-23 of $79,613 compares to $68,071 for women. […]
Hollywood star Margot Robbie has called for equal pay in film at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. The Barbie actor returned to her hometown for the prestigious ceremony to accept the AACTA Trailblazer Award on the Gold Coast on Saturday. When asked about closing the […]
