Access to income support affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens. NFAW is a strong supporter of PPL, and was part of the coalition that promoted the policy prior to the Productivity Commission Report1 (Productivity Commission, 2009) that led to the introduction of PPL. In that report the Productivity Commission identified the following commonly agreed objectives.
NFAW has made a submission to the Senate committee inquiring into the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020. The submission highlights that Paid Parental Leave affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. The submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens. NFAW is a strong supporter of PPL, and was part of the coalition that promoted the policy prior to the Productivity Commission Report1 (Productivity Commission, 2009) that led to the introduction of PPL. In that report the Productivity Commission identified the following commonly agreed objectives
The retirement income system affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens. This submission particularly addresses question 14 in the consultation paper.
The budget process affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens.
Joint Select Committee on Australia's Family Law System. The Family Law system affects women and men in different ways; it is not gender neutral. This submission responds to the terms of reference through a gender lens.
Superannuation policy is gender blind, but by treating men and women the same it does not recognise that women’s lived experience of economic security is different to men. Through a gender lens, the Superannuation Guarantee system is fundamentally flawed because it is based on earnings. As long as women experience lower earnings and interrupted work patterns, the superannuation system will result in poorer outcomes for them.
National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW) Responds to the 2024 Federal Budget: A more ambitious and comprehensive action plan is needed
