The federal government has released 3 new policies to address women's inequality for International Women's Day.  These provide a wealth of data and evidence so they are great resources for BPW Australia and clubs when advocating for change. 

Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality 2024-2034 outlines where the Government will focus its efforts over the next decade to achieve its vision – an Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter their gender.

A 10-year-plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy 2023 – 2033 was released by the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce.  The Taskforce describes the current state of women's economic inequality, and makes 7 primary recommendations to the Government that will drive women’s economic equality and contribute to a strong and globally competitive Australian economy.

The Minister for Women has released the 2024 Status of Women Report Card which summarises the most recent available data on the social and economic equality issues facing women and girls in Australia.  

The Conversation provides good summary and critique of the Working for Women Strategy and Women's Agenda provides an analysis of the Taskforce’s 10-year Plan.

BPW clubs are encouraged to review and discuss each of these policy documents; it is important that clubs keep their members up to date on new developments.