How jobs summit shifted the focus to gender equality
The jobs and skills summit highlighted the need to maximise female talent in the workforce.
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The jobs and skills summit highlighted the need to maximise female talent in the workforce.
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The gender split at the Jobs and Skills Summit was in stark contrast to former prime minister Bob Hawke’s 1983 economic gabfest, but did the presence of so many women have the desired outcome?
It’s unrealistic to expect silver bullets from the jobs summit, but the first morning suggested one solution that can deliver a triple benefit.
Women’s advocates want cheaper childcare and more generous paid parental leave to boost activity. But one lobby group said penalty rates are a problem.