New data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows women across all generations are earning consistently less than men.
Women are vastly underpaid over their lifetimes and missing out on top management roles while pay parity with men remains elusive, according to research out today.Data shows the gap widens when women turn 35 and earn $7.78 for every $10 earned by male counterpartsData from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency shows that across all generations, less than 50 per cent of women are working full time and earn consistently less than men in every age bracket.
"We work hard to try and make the case for equity day in and day out. But some companies still prioritise other issues and other work and aren't committed to this." Data contained in the report shows the pay gap worsens over the next 20 years before there is a minor improvement once women hit 65. Ms Gallagher said the Albanese government was committed to closing the gender gap and will strengthen the Fair Work Commission's ability to use the Fair Work Act to order pay rises for underpaid women workers.
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