Archive for 2010

Equal Pay Day is September 4 «

This date illustrates the 66 extra days that women have to work after the end of the financial year to earn the same as men. Australian women still earn 18% less than men. So ask for a discount on Equal Pay Day: September 4th.

Let’s Get Paid Parental Leave Happening in January 2011 «

National Foundation for Australian Women have prepared an open letter to senators and MPs to get paid parental leave happening in January 2011. Everyone is invited to sign the letter and send individual letters to your local MP and state senator.

Security4Women named as one of Six National Alliances «

Today at Parliament House the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Status of Women, congratulated Economic Security 4Women (S4W) on being one of six National Women’s Alliances.  To view the media release please click here – S4W Media Release 17th March 2010

Six National Women’s Alliances established «

Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, announced this week the establishment of six National Women’s Alliances.  S4W was named as one of the National Women’s Alliances.  To view the press release please click 10/03/10 National Women’s Alliances.