There’s been a slight decrease - 0.6 per cent - in the total remuneration gender pay gap in Australia, according to new data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. But it’s not all good news. In this episode, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Angela Priestley break down some other parts of the data released by WGEA, and bust some myths along the way.Elsewhere, in the US, the 4B movement is taking off. So, what is it, and could it actually have an impact on society ahead of a second Trump presidency?Plus, Olivia Cleal interviews Victorian Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins, as the government launches a new initiative to provide free pads and tampons for women and girls in the state.Stories discussed this week:Women will soon be able to test themselves for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at homeOne Generation: Australia’s first business alliance against family and domestic violence launches$28,425 per year: The real impact of the gender pay gap in a cost of living crunchAt age 20, a lifetime of earning less than men begins for womenAustralia’s gender pay gap has dropped, thanks to aged care wage increaseNo sex, dating or marriage: How Trump’s win is leading women to the 4B movementFixing an unspoken problem: Free pads and tampons will soon be available in public places in VictoriaThe honour roll in Victoria making sure women get their share of the spotlightThe 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.
