Several national government reforms came into effect on 1 July, including the following which were the subject of BPW Australia resolutions passed by our national conference and included in our election advocacy platforms in 2022.

In 2023, pay secrecy clauses in employment contracts were rendered illegal when pay transparency was legislated.  This year, parental leave will include superannuation contributions.  In addition, the national minimum wage has increased and the wages in women-dominated care professions are under review by the Fair Work Commission.

There is still much to do.

Our 2025 national advocacy platform included a gender focus on housing stress and on the impact of HECS debt, access to abortion in rural and regional Australia, and preventing the weaponisation of child support.  We’re working on it.