Women At Work15 Apr 2025

Kate Thwaites Assistant Minister for Women

We talk about changing the system, not the women. Sometimes we're talking about workplaces when we discuss structural change, and today we're talking about the government's role in gender equity with Kate Thwaites MP, the Assistant Minister for Women.

Kate co-wrote Enough is Enough, about the pervasive culture of sexual violence and harassment within Australia's Parliament House, and her portfolio of work focuses on Women, Ageing, and Social Security.

We got the chance to hear about her new bill aiming to make gender equality targets compulsory for large employers, the unique challenges older women face as a historically invisible but increasingly visible part of the workforce, and why it even matters if Parliament is a positive workplace.

I believe we need more women in all the rooms where decisions are made (just like Ruth Bader Ginsberg), and Kate is doing just that. Enjoy the show!

In this episode we discuss:

When women succeed, it's good for the bottom line and other employees.
Kate's bill to introduce gender targets for all companies with 200+ people.
The increased wages for educators and aged care workers that was recently secured.
Labor Government updates to Paid Parental Leave.
Kate's work supporting older women who are less financially secure.
Workforce shortages Australia is facing, and how to solve for them.
Kate Jenkins' Set the Standard review and positive changes.
The realities of being a young mum in Parliament.
The gift to our children of going after our dreams.

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