Australia has ranked last in an international gender pay gap study - here are 3 ways to do better

Posted on 1 October 2021

THE CONVERSATION - Australia has ranked equal last on a gender pay gap scorecard across six countries, according to a major report released today. It studied the gender pay gap reporting frameworks in Australia, France, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Based on 11 indicators Australia received  score of 4 out of 11, ranking equal last with the UK... READ MORE

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