Wagga’s state MP says he’s determined to address gender inequality across the city.
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Daryl Maguire said a workshop held in June would be a step towards improving the lives of women across the state.
“We know the rate of pay for women is much less and we know the demands of things like maternity leave, leave women disadvantaged,” Mr Maguire said.
“We’re trying to find a way forward.”
Women’s support and advocacy groups across the city are invited to bring issues and potential solutions to a round-table discussion on Tuesday, June 13.
They will join MP Tanya Davies, as the minister for women travels the state to hear resident’s first-hand accounts.
Mr Maguire said he hoped the seminar would address the economic empowerment, health and well-being, culture and identity and leadership issues affecting his electorate.
“We need as many men and women involved as possible to work to overcome the impacts of inequity and discrimination,” he said.
“Gender equality is a social and economic issue that affects everyone.”
The announcement comes as the rate of domestic-violence across Wagga was brought into the spotlight, following a visit from former Australian of the year Rosie Batty.
The self proclaimed “face of domestic violence” shared her harrowing story of survival and encouraged city residents to oppose violence against women.
Ms Batty said the key was in changing community attitudes towards women and improving education.