The government of New South Wales (NSW) has committed to tripling the number of female construction workers to dismantle gender norms and move towards equality.
Treasurer Matt Kean said the government is allocating $10 million (US$6.7 million) towards reaching a target of 15 percent of women on work sites by 2030.
“This grant program will support industry-led initiatives to break down the barriers stopping women from considering a career in construction,” Kean said in a statement.
NSW Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean arriving for the opening of the African Savannah precinct at Taronga Zoo on June 28, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. (Jenny Evans/Getty Images)
“We’re inviting eligible organisations to apply for grants of up to $300,000 to deliver projects that ensure these workplaces are safe, flexible and inclusive.”…