Why we are finally listening to women (but are still deaf in parts)
Women have struggled to get access to a slice of the economic and social pie for decades. We came a long way last year but there’s plenty of room for improvement.
For many, Anthony Albanese’s September jobs summit will forever be associated with Labor’s controversial plans – since implemented – to introduce sector-wide wage bargaining.
For others, the two-day Canberra talkfest was significant for another reason. More than half of the delegates were women, the opening keynote speaker was the Grattan Institute’s Danielle Wood and the session to discuss equal opportunities and pay for women was held at 9am on the first day.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
