Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Women) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Reynolds, you would know that, in addition to what are nothing but outstanding achievements in science, Professor Graves has also been a lifelong champion for ensuring that we do get more women and young girls into science, technology, engineering and maths. In fact, so many people came up to me last night—so many young girls at this dinner—and said how fantastic it was to see Professor Graves take out the Prime Minister's prize and what it meant to them as young women. This government is proud to invest in particular in getting more women and girls into science, technology, engineering and maths. We are investing $13 million over the next four years to encourage more girls and women to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths. The Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants program already provides $8 million towards addressing gender equality.