There was a BIG win for women this week, with the Albanese government announcing a 15% pay rise for early childhood educators. This week, Tarla Lambert sat down with the Prime Minister to learn more about the policy and how it will work. Will it secure him the lasting legacy he hopes for?Also this week, the NSW government has directed all staff to return to the office and work "principally" from there, ending WFH options made available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it have a negative impact on women's workforce participation?Stories discussed this week:Early childhood educators to get 15% pay rise over next two yearsThe Women’s Medal Tally following Day 12 of the OlympicsWomen lead Australia to most successful Olympics everA businesswoman has pledged to invest $50m into women’s sport. Who is Michele Kang?‘Being physically present’: The NSW government has ordered staff back to the officeWill Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy?The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
