Australia politics live: Labor to reveal new immigration rules; PM hails narrowing of gender gap
Australia has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, placing eighth out of 148 countries. The Albanese government attributes this significant improvement to policies such as a majority-female cabinet, expanded parental leave, and wage increases in female-dominated sectors. Officials emphasized that while the result is a milestone, continued efforts are required to address remaining issues like gender-based violence and workplace representation.
- ▪Australia ranked eighth in the 2026 World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, moving up 35 places since the current government took office.
- ▪Prime Minister Anthony Albanese credited the improvement to a majority-female cabinet, expanded paid parental leave, and wage increases in female-dominated sectors.
- ▪Minister for Women Katy Gallagher stated that the ranking reflects progress but acknowledged that more work is needed to end violence against women and improve economic empowerment.
- ▪The previous Coalition government saw Australia's ranking drop to an all-time low of 50th place, according to the Prime Minister's statement.
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11m ago16.30 EDTAustralia breaks into top 10 global gender gap rankingsIma CaldwellAustralia has broken into the top 10 of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, ranking eighth out of 148 countries – its highest ranking ever.The 2026 report marks a significant climb for Australia, moving up 35 places from 43rd since the Albanese government took office.The government credits this historic high to improved political representation (including a majority-female cabinet), expanded paid parental leave, wage increases in female-dominated sectors and new investments in women’s health.Anthony Albanese said in a statement that the ranking “slipped to an all-time low of 50th under the previous Coalition government” and acknowledged that the work must continue: double quotation markThe…
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