gender pay gap

Small business advocates voice concerns over increased workplace benefits

Small business advocates are concerned the federal government’s increased workplace benefits and reforms are making it difficult for smaller employers to stay afloat. It comes as the federal government pursues widespread reforms to industrial relations and other programs to close the gender pay gap. Larger companies often have the resources to properly implement government funding, …

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Family Tax Benefit System Inadequate to Support Women and Low-Income Families, report finds

A recent report has highlighted the shortcomings in Australia’s Family Tax Benefit system, indicating insufficient support for low-income families, raising concerns about lasting barriers to women’s economic security. These payments are a means of survival for vulnerable families, keeping parents and children above the poverty line.  Research from The University of Melbourne and the Brotherhood …

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Pay Transparency and Greater Job Security for Australian Workers As ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Bill Passes Senate

The secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill which last week passed both houses, makes multiple amendments to the Fair Work Act in an effort to address wage stagnation, job security and gender equality in the workplace. Along with expanding collective bargaining, the bill also introduces legislation banning secrecy clauses, which prevent employees from disclosing their pay …

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