The Albanese government will invest $7 billion (US$4.5 billion) into making Australia a world leader in gender equality.
Minister for Women Katy Gallagher said this was the first budget where the government could demonstrate they were serious about delivering on the promise to improve women’s economic equality.
“Labor’s first Budget delivers on our election commitment to elevate the position of women in Australia through responsible and targeted investments because we know that policies that are good for women are good for the economy,” she said in a statement.
Investment into areas including affordable childcare, paid parental leave, women’s safety, pregnancy support, and perinatal mental health support….