💵 The Gender Pay Gap is real

Australia has had a demonstrable Gender Pay Gap for over 50 years, even though equal pay is law.

To fix the Gender Pay Gap, we need policies based on this evidence. We should make child care more affordable and extend paid parental leave. We also need ensure we remove barriers for women in the workforce.

Because of the pay gap, women are more likely to retire poor and experience poverty than men. This pay gap has real, negative effects on women's li…