Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Gender equality

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (19:12): (1166) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Women and Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me at a local community discussion in the Glen Waverley district to speak with local residents about how the Allan Labor government is supporting and empowering women both across Victoria and in our local area.

The 2025–26 Victorian budget we have just delivered is another step forward in our ongoing commitment to building a fairer and more equal Victoria, one where women have access to good jobs, quality health care, affordable homes and safer communities. We believe that all Victorians should live in a society where safety, dignity, respect and fairness are universal. We recognise that gender equality is not only a matter of fairness; it is essential to our state’s economic prosperity. We also understand that gender inequality leads to real economic and social costs. That is why we are delivering meaningful targeted reforms in this budget, from investing in women’s health and alleviating period poverty to supporting early childhood education and continuing to take strong action to prevent family violence.

Victoria is leading the nation on gender equality, backed by sustained, enduring and measurable action. I thank the minister for her continued leadership and what she and her team have done to support women and girls across Victoria and in my electorate of the Glen Waverley district. I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.