More than half (52 per cent) of those who have taken a break from work, usually to care for children, say this has impacted their earnings potential, according to the research. (Image: fauxals from Pexels)

Business

Bosses told to address 'hard truths' on pay gap for Aussie women

Bosses and governments are being urged to close the pay gap for women to attract the best talent and make workplaces fairer.

News

Call for change to reduce poverty among retired women

The next federal government must make women’s financial security a top priority because too many are retiring in poverty compared to men, super funds say.

Politics

Payne sets new mark as longest-serving woman in parliament

Cabinet minister Marise Payne has become the longest-serving female senator in Australian history and the longest continuing serving female member of federal parliament.

News

Harassment, bullying on rise in federal bureaucracy

The latest State of the Service report analysing the public service shows a rise in the number of senior women but a worrying lift in harassment complaints.

News

State of Origin women to be paid same as men

Queensland women’s coach Tahnee Norris says the QRL’s decision to provide equal match payments to men’s and women’s Origin teams is a game-changing move.