Women economic conditions
Draft report
Women’s plan: building a stronger WA together 2020-2030
There is powerful evidence that gender equality makes good business sense and will contribute to a strong economy for Western Australia. This draft plan has been developed as a framework for the state government, business and the community to take action.
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2019 Women’s report card
The 2019 Women’s report card presents factbased information to raise awareness of the status of Western Australian women. It contributes to the evidence base which underpins actions to address the barriers to women’s progress and promote the benefits of greater gender equity.
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Women, Peace and Security summit: 2019 summit report
The Women Peace and Security Summit was co-hosted by the Governments of Samoa and New Zealand in Apia, Samoa, 22-23 August 2019. The summit was attend by 150 participants from 24 countries. This summit report captured discussions, high level outcomes and recommendations that will help to inform the development of Pacific regional frameworks on Women...
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Mutual appreciation: a social innovation think piece
While access to secure and affordable housing can mean the difference between poverty and a decent life in older age, full home-ownership in Australia is increasingly a privilege. This publication argues that unless society recalibrates some of the policy surrounding housing and aged care, gendered disadvantage in older age will become a significant, even a...
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She's price(d)less: the economics of the gender pay gap
This research uses econometric modelling applied to data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey to unpack the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap. The report shows that deeply entrenched gender stereotypes about the roles men and women play in paid work and caring continue to be the driving...