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24 November 2020

Victorian Budget is a good start towards a gender equal recovery

Gender Equity Victoria welcomes the Victorian Government’s 2020/2021 state budget after several months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, during which women emerged as the major health and economic …

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12 November 2020

Why Victoria needs a Gender Equal Recovery – 20/21 Pre-Budget Statement

Two weeks out from a delayed State Budget, GEN VIC releases its 2020/2021 Pre-Budget Statement once again calling for the Victorian Government to build back better for a gender equal …

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13 October 2020

Victorian women need a Gender Equal Budget for COVID19 recovery

Gender Equity Victoria has written to the State Treasurer Tim Pallas today calling for the State Government to deliver a gender equal recovery from COVID19 for the Victorian budget. As …

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5 October 2020

Australian women need a Gender Equal Budget and COVID19 Recovery

Gender Equity Victoria has written to the Treasurer Josh Frydenberg today calling the Federal Government to deliver a gender equal recovery from COVID19 in tomorrow’s budget. Living in the middle …

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17 September 2020

Council candidates to answer key questions on gender equality

With the opening of nominations for the 2020 Victorian local government elections today, the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) and Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) are calling for all candidates …

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10 September 2020

Welcome to Victoria’s first Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector

Gender Equity Victoria welcomes the appointment today of Dr Niki Vincent as the Victoria and the nation’s first Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector. Dr Vincent, currently serving …

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6 August 2020

COVID19 impact on jobs and financial security for Victorian Women still under the radar

Victorian experts will gather online today to reflect on how COVID19 is impacting on the lives of Victorian women and putting progress towards gender equity at risk. Gender Equity Victoria’s …

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24 July 2020

The balance between safety and support essential for the mental health of expectant mothers

The balance between safety and support essential for the mental health of expectant mothers Gender Equity Victoria and members of its Women’s Health Services Council, are pleased that the Government …

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15 July 2020

Combined submission calls for gender equity in vocational education and training

A submission from three leading organisations for gender equity calls upon the Victorian Government to create prosperity for all Victorians by ensuring gender equity through the States vocational education and …

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13 July 2020

101 organisations call for a gendered response to COVID19 in Victoria

101 organisations across Victoria and Australia are calling for a gender equal recovery to COVID19. Since the release of a joint statement in April, calling for State and Federal Governments …

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