Economic Security

Community sector hails Equal Pay case decision

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The community sector has hailed yesterday’s decision by Fair Work Australia in the landmark equal pay case for community sector workers.

"It’s an historic day for women workers in Australia,” said Dr. Caroline Lambert, Executive Director of YWCA Australia, “we are hopeful that this decision will significantly reduce the gender wage gap in Australia."

Grad Salary Stats Don’t Add Up for Women

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Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Director, Helen Conway, is calling on employers to take a long, hard look at their remuneration practices following the release of figures that show female graduates are paid up to 14.3% LESS than their male counterparts.

“Graduate Careers Australia figures demonstrate that, from day one, female employees are behind the eight-ball across a range of industries when it comes to salaries, earning an average of $2000 less per year than males,” Ms Conway said.

Budget Responses

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We are working on a more detailed breakdown of the 2011 Budget for women here. In addition, the following 2011 Budget responses from other community sector organisations might be of interest:

More will be added as we hear about them - email info@equalityrightsalliance.org.au if your organisation has a media release you think we should read!

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International Women's Day Events

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March 8 International Women's Day

Looking for a way to celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March 2012? Here are just some of the events being held... visit www.internationalwomensday.org.au for more event listings and resources. If you're holding an event, be sure to submit it for the International Women's Day website listing, and email info@equalityrightsalliance.org.au so we can add it here too!

International Women's Day 2011 at Government House

YWCA Canberra and Equality Rights Alliance at morning tea at Government House in Canberra, International Women's Day 2011

Treasurer calls for Pre-Budget Submissions

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The following media release can also be downloaded from the website of The Hon Wayne Swan MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer. For more information on how to participate in the Federal Budget, please visit our Federal Budget project page.

2012-13 Pre-Budget Submissions

Today I invite Australian families, individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2012-13 Budget.

Federal Budget training workshop - Canberra

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Date
Tue, 28/02/2012 - 10:00
Location

YWCA Canberra, Level 5, 161 London Circuit, Canberra

How would you spend $365b?

You’re invited to a training workshop to help your women’s organisation:

  • Write an effective Federal Budget submission
  • Run a rocking public campaign supporting your submission

And best of all, it’s FREE!

Federal Budget training workshop - Brisbane

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Date
Thu, 23/02/2012 - 11:00
Location

Banyo Library Community Meeting Room, 284 St Vincents Rd, Banyo QLD

How would you spend $365b?

You’re invited to a training workshop to help your women’s organisation:

  • Write an effective Federal Budget submission
  • Run a rocking public campaign supporting your submission

And best of all, it’s FREE!

Foundations for a Stronger, Fairer Australia

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Foundations for a Stronger Fairer AustraliaEquality Rights Alliance attended the launch on Wednesday 23 November of the report Foundations for a Stronger, Fairer Australia (1.4Mb PDF) as part of Social Inclusion Week 2011. For the transcript of our live tweets of speeches by Minister Tanya Plibersek, and Dr Jonathan Walshe, as well as other social media records, please visit our Storify event: Foundations for a Stronger, Fairer Australia.

Gender Audit of Community Sector Leadership

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YWCA Australia, with ACOSS and Women on Boards, have launched a Gender Audit of community sector leadership in Australia. Open until 12 December 2011, the survey will provide an insight into women's leadership in the sector.

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