Summary
- Australian women still have to work more than seven extra weeks (50 days) into the new financial year to earn the same as men.
- The wage disparity equates to a $238 difference in average weekly earnings and $12,376 for the year.
- Tasmania is closest to closing the gender pay gap, with women only needing to work 21 extra days post-July 1st.
- Steps can be taken if a man in the same job is earning more, including raising the issue with employers or contacting Fair Work Ombudsman.