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Explore our collection of evidence-based policy papers, organised by topic. These papers reflect NFAW’s ongoing work to inform and influence policies that impact women and girls across Australia.

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Media release: out of school hours care

To improve women’s workforce participation more effectively, t he Commonwealth Government must enhance the availability and accessibility to families, of before and after school care for school-aged children, says the National Foundation for Australian W omen (NFAW ), a leading independent women’s advocacy group.

Topic

News / Out of School Hours Care

Date

1 January, 2013

Media release: NFAW congratulates Government and welcomes Opposition support for paid parental leave bill

The NFAW is delighted that the Government has been so committed, and that the Opposition has formally stated its intention to allow the enactment of the Government's Paid Parental Leave Bill in the current Session, and so its administration to begin from 1 January 2011.

Topic

News / Parental Leave

Date

26 May, 2010

Paid Parental Leave

Media release: NFAW call to remove womens' workforce barriers

The National Women’s Alliance1 has called on Commonwealth and State/Territory Governments to reduce the systemic barriers to women with family responsibilities who wish to enter or return to the workforce.

Topic

Employment / Global Financial Crisis / News

Date

8 February, 2010

Gender Pay Gap Workforce

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