Kelly O'Dwyer (Higgins, Liberal Party, Minister for Jobs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the very hardworking member for Boothby for her question. She, like so many on this side of the House, understands how crucial it is for women to be able to build their financial security to ensure they fulfil their full potential. We know that when Australian women do well their families do well and our economy and our nation prospers. We know that financial security allows women choices and opportunities to live the life they want. They should not be forced to settle for anything less.

The government has already delivered a strong and growing economy that has seen more women in work than ever before. In fact, of the almost 1. 2 million new jobs created in this country, the majority have been taken up by women. There are more women participating in the workforce than ever before. We have a record level of workforce participation. Under our economic stewardship, we have seen the gender pay gap come down, having been so high under those opposite.

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