Jane Hume (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr President. You're right; I couldn't really hear the question, but I'll guess what it was. The most recent women's workforce participation rate is higher than has ever been recorded in Australia. Increasing by nearly four per cent in the course of 2021, the latest women's workforce participation rate beats Australia's record figures in April this year. Senator McDonald asked what might be driving this increase in economic participation. Well, it's the Morrison government's strong economic management and this government's plan for a stronger Australia that are delivering for Australian women. But the Morrison government is also providing more women with more choice by reducing the cost pressures of child care. With even more support announced in the 2021-22 budget, women will have the incentive to stay connected to their employer and to work that extra day or those extra hours should they wish to do so.