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The Select Council on Women’s Issues was formally constituted in September 2011 through endorsement of the Terms of Reference by COAG. The inaugural meeting of the Council took place in Adelaide on 18 November 2011.

Today, the 1st September, is Equal Pay Day 2011

Share your views to empower and protect women in conflict situations, internationally.

Applications for the Community Action Grants are now closed.

The Minister for the Status of Women, the Hon Kate Ellis MP, has released an analysis of Budget measures that will advance equality and provide improved opportunities for women to participate in education, the workforce and the community.

KPMG to undertake a consultation process with businesses and experts to identify a more meaningful way to measure gender equality, while also taking into account any burdens on business.

Australia’s appearance before the United Nations CEDAW Committee, 20 July 2010, New York.

Women currently hold 33.4% of Australian Government board positions, and lead the way when compared to private sector boards.

Respectful Relationships Round Two funding announced

The Office for Women is leading Australia’s delegation to the 54th CSW and 15 year review of the Beijing Declaration.

The Impact of a sustained gender wage gap on the Australian economy is a report that identifies the key determinants of the gender wage gap and quantifies the cost of that gap to the Australian economy.

Australian Government offered funding to six National Women's Alliances

KPMG has reported on the consultations undertaken for the review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act.

The Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) invites suitably qualified organisations to tender for the provision of a Gender Panel.

Australia was represented at the High Level Meeting on Gender Equality held in Bangkok from 16-18 November.

Funding round for the National Women’s Alliances is now open for submission.

EOWA Review - Survey for Employees

Australian Delegation to the 54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (Beijing +15)

Issues paper released – Review of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999

A Whole of Government Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons.

The report makes recommendations that tackle unacceptable levels of sexual assault and domestic and family violence in Australia.

Projects may include strategies to increase membership, improve communication and/or enhance service delivery for marginalised groups of women.

In February a nation-wide survey on community attitudes to safety and well-being will begin.

The initiative offers support for projects that will build the leadership and representative capacity of women in primary industries, helping them face challenges and take advantage of opportunities resulting from a changing climate

The Australian Government has lodged its latest report to the United Nations on its implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

A report from the recent National Rural Women's Summit featuring over 100 recommendations and a communiqué is now available

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has produced a communications package consisting of two booklets and accompanying posters for Pacific Island parliamentarians, with assistance from the Office for Women.

Feedback is now available from consultations by the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children

The report Physical Activity in Mid‑Age and Older Australian Women, which showed that physical activity reduced healthcare costs for mid-age and older women

The Minister for the Status of Women, outlined her plan and vision for the future of equality in Australia in a speech to the Sydney Institute on 6 November 2008

Women, Domestic and Family Violence and Homelessness: A Synthesis Report, was released by the Minister for the Status of Women

On 17 September, the Prime Minister announced the Government will provide $2 million to commission a national survey of community attitudes relating to violence against women

On 17 September 2008 the Prime Minister gave a speech about the need to change the attitudes of future generations of Australians towards violence against women

The National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children received 352 submissions on the development of the draft National Plan

This report revealed many mature Australian women were uncertain about their retirement due to a lack of confidence in their financial future

The Trafficking of Women for Sexual Purposes report is now available

Extension of time for public responses to inform the development of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children.

Invitation to tender for the provision of case management services.

Twenty-two national women’s non-government organisations will share in $2.1 million in grant funding as part of this year’s Women's Leadership and Development Programme (WLDP).

The National Rural Women’s Summit was held in Canberra, 27, 28 June 2008. The theme was strengthening the voice of rural women.

A call for Public Responses to Inform the Development of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children

Consultation on the Possible Accession of Australia to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Announcement of the members of the National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children

2008-09 Women’s Budget Statement highlights measures in the Budget that will assist women and their families

13th Annual Meeting of the Women Leaders’ Network, Arequipa City, Peru