Gender Inequality Australia

Gender Inequality Australia There are approximately equal number of women and men in Australia 50% women 50% men Women have more educational qualifications than men 2001 52.6% 47.4% 2006 53.8% 46.2% 2011 54.8% 45.2% So, why? Australian Federal Government Cabinet Ministers Government Ministers 1 Woman 18 Men 6 Women 36 Men Australian Business 23.5% 3.5% 16.3% No women representation on many ASX200 Boards Women on ASX200 boards Women CEOS in ASX200 Index Graduate starting salaries are less for women $45.000 $42.000 men's starting salary women's stárting salary The pay gap on gender has remained little changed in 30+ years $3.78M $2.49M Pay Inequality % by Year Men's lifetime earnings 40% 30% 20% Women's lifetime earnings 10% Sources: http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/our-responsibilities/women/programs-services/econom- ic-security/pay-equity http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/gender-pay-gap-still-a-disgrace-20130104- 2c806.html#ixzz2f6G3LCd8 RENTS http://www.news.com.au/business/worklife/australian-women-earn-an-average-of- 175-less-than-men/story-e6frfm9r-1226664832389 http://www.companydirectors.com.au/Director-Resource-Centre/Gover- nance-and-Director-Issues/Board-Diversity/Statistics 2013 1994 1979 1970 Over $1,000,000 lifetime penalty