Gender lens on Budget shows crucial funds missing

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In a bid to repair their relationship with the women of Australia, the Federal Government is committing $3.4 billion to improving women’s safety, economic security, and health and wellbeing.

Women’s organisations say far more funds are needed to address workplace sexual harassment and violence.

Meanwhile, advocates welcome long-awaited recognition of violence against women and girls with disabilities.

Produced By: Soph Landau

Featured In Story: Gulnara Abbasova, Executive Officer, Harmony Alliance, Elly Desmarchelier, Senior Project Officer, Women With Disabilities Australia, and Nikki Candy, Acting Director, Working Women’s Centre SA

First aired on The Wire, Thursday, 13 May 2021