Women's Economic Equality Taskforce

The Women's Economic Equality Taskforce was established in September 2022 and provided independent advice to government on a wide range of women’s economic equality issues.

The Women's Economic Equality Taskforce (the taskforce) concluded after delivering on an election commitment to provide advice to government on the issues facing women in the Australian economy.

Taskforce report

The taskforce’s advice to government was provided through their report Women's Economic Equality: A 10-year plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy. This was released by the Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher on Monday 23 October 2023.

Taskforce

The taskforce was an independent group of eminent women selected for their wide-ranging skills and lived experiences. 

The priority contributions of the taskforce centred on:

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Women's Economic Equality Taskforce final report
Women's Economic Equality Taskforce

The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce final report to government

Resources

Women's Economic Equality Taskforce

Paid parental leave for future families: The voices of Australian parents

Women's Economic Equality Taskforce

Next steps for paid parental leave in Australia