Australian government supports Fair Work Commission's wage review for female-dominated sectors, aiming to reduce gender pay gap.

The Australian federal government is backing a review by the Fair Work Commission to evaluate undervalued wages in female-dominated sectors like health and early childhood care, aiming to reduce the current 11.5% gender pay gap. While the government has proposed a gradual wage increase strategy to mitigate economic risks, a 15% pay rise for early childhood workers has already been announced, set to roll out over two years.

September 30, 2024
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