International Women’s Day
Mr FOWLES (Burwood) (09:56): Yesterday of course was International Women’s Day, and I stand to pay tribute to an exceptional women’s organisation in Burwood. But first I want to acknowledge all women, because often on International Women’s Day in this house we talk about the exceptional women in our communities, those who have made significant contributions, achieved great things or made grave sacrifices, but we also must acknowledge the daily unheralded sacrifices made by so many women. We should consider what could be possible if the barriers that women faced were removed. We recognise that there are many exceptional women in our community who could have achieved more had it not been for the opportunities foregone, the credit not given, the salary not paid.