Senate debates

Monday, 22 September 2014

Questions without Notice

Budget

2:57 pm

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source

Regarding the gender pay gap, the last time it was the lowest was under the former Howard government—about 14.9 per cent. Under Ms Gillard, our first female Prime Minister, it actually rose to 17.6 per cent. So, in other words, you cannot have it both ways. The gender pay gap at 18.2 per cent is very disappointing, and I issued a press release to that effect. But let me tell you: this government is doing more by way of policy than you have ever done. (Time expired)

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