Submission to Community Consultation: Abortion Legislation in Western Australia
NFAW believes that no matter where people are born and live, everyone seeking an abortion should have access to legal, safe, timely and compassionate abortion care.
Review of the operation of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Cth)
NFAW is grateful for the invitation to contribute to the review of the operation of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021(Cth) (the FW SAJER Act). We note, however, that 12 months is a short time in which to establish reliable impact data, especially when employment behaviour during that period has also been affected by the national pandemic response.
Inquiry into the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022
We do wish, however, to strongly commend the Government on the full package of measures addressing job security and gender equality (this includes the Supported Bargaining Stream and the Cooperative Bargaining Stream targeting small business).
Inquiry into the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022
we particularly want to note and welcome the package of amendments relating to equal remuneration. The provisions in this package fully implement the government’s election commitments, but more than that they display a desire to see pay equity work for women.
Review of the operation of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Cth)
NFAW is grateful for the invitation to contribute to the review of the operation of the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (Cth) (the FW SAJER Act). We note, however, that 12 months is a short time in which to establish reliable impact data, especially when employment behaviour during that period has also been affected by the national pandemic response.
Inquiry into the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022
The Bill straight forwardly embraces the suite of recommendations made by NFAW and other commentators from the sector on remedying the deficiencies of the previous Government’s response to Respect@Work.
Inquiry into Universal Access to Reproductive Healthcare
NFAW believes that no matter where people are born and live, everyone seeking an abortion should have access to legal, safe, timely and compassionate abortion care.
Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry on Early Childhood Education and Care
The NFAW supports measures that improve the affordability, accessibility and quality of early childhood education and care (ECEC).
Consultation on the Objective of Superannuation
The National Foundation for Australian Women supports legislating the Objective of Superannuation. The Objective should include the criteria of:-Preservation of savings-Generating income in retirement-Government support through the Age Pension and services including health and aged care-Ensuring a dignified retirement-Equity and sustainability