Labor Pledges $630 Million to Address Gender Pay Gap in Care Sector
The government said the funding would help more than 128,000 charities and not-for-profits absorb the higher wage costs without cutting services.
The Labor government is allocating $630 million over four years to increase wages for 460,000 workers in female-dominated care sectors. This funding addresses the Fair Work Commission’s finding that these roles were historically undervalued due to gender-based assumptions. The initiative aims to help over 128,000 charities and not-for-profits manage higher wage costs without impacting service delivery.
- Labor government to spend $630 million over four years on wage increases.
- 460,000 workers in female-dominated care sectors will benefit.
- Funding addresses historical undervaluation of roles in health, disability, and community services.
- Over 128,000 charities and not-for-profits will receive support to absorb higher wage costs.
- Health Minister Mark Butler stated the funding prevents service cuts due to low wages.
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