Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government are the first in Australian history with a “majority of women”.
“We’ve taken action to close the gender pay gap – introduced ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave … put a new focus on workers in the care economy,” Mr Chalmers said.
“On 1 July, Australians will begin to benefit from cheaper early childhood education and enhanced paid parental leave. “We build on this work by dedicating almost $590 million to the national plan to end violence against women and children.”
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