Our government puts equality for women at the forefront by investing in women’s safety, paid parental leave and cheaper childcare. It’s Australia’s biggest-ever investment in women’s economic equality.
Investing in Women's Safety:
Women have the right to feel safe at home, at work and in the community. That's why we're delivering the new National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children.
I’m proud that our Government legislated 10 days paid leave for people fleeing family and domestic violence.
We’re also investing in more frontline workers and dedicated social housing for women and children escaping violence.
To help stop violence before it starts, we're funding consent and respectful relationships education.
And we're implementing all 55 recommendations from the Respect@Work Report, including a requirement for employers to actively prevent sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.
Investing in Women's Health:
We’re investing in more health care support for women.
That includes training for GPs so they can provide best practice menopause care, increased access to long-acting reversible contraceptives, and free period products in rural and remote communities.
We are also delivering Australia’s first Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across all states and territories.
Leaving Violence Program:
If you’re leaving a violent relationship, you should know that you can afford to go.
Under our new Leaving Violence Program, victim-survivors will be able to access $5000 in financial support. They will also be able to access safety planning, risk assessments, and referrals.
Taking Pressure off Parents.
We want parents to have more choice when it comes to balancing work and raising a family.
Right now, when women retire they have on average 25% less superannuation than men.
That’s why, along with extending Paid Parental Leave to six months, we’re adding superannuation to Government-funded Paid Parental Leave.
When you’re taking time off to raise your family you shouldn't have to sacrifice your financial future.
We’ve also made childcare cheaper for over a million families, meaning more reliable, affordable and accessible early education and care for every Australian working family.
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