Tanya Plibersek, the former Minister for the Status of Women, outlined her plan and vision for the future of equality in Australia in a speech to the Sydney Institute on 6 November 2008.
The Government is again leading the discussion and helping to promote equality. While Australia is deservedly proud of its record on equality, it is clear that there is more to be done. Women earn considerably less over their lifetimes and continue to suffer domestic violence and sexual assault at unacceptable levels. Men too often miss out on the rewards of caring. It is time to reinvigorate the public dialogue on gender equality.
A podcast of the Minister's address is available from the Sydney Institute. A text version of the speech is also available.