Join us for Episode 41 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s Day.

In this International Women’s Day episode, we speak with Marisa Paterson, ACT Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, about the progress being made toward gender equality and the work still ahead.

Aligned with the International Women’s Day theme from UN Women Australia, “Balance the Scales”, this conversation explores how policies in the ACT aim to create fairer, safer and more equitable outcomes for women and girls.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What “Balance the Scales” means in practice and how the theme shapes the ACT’s approach to gender equity, safety and justice for women and girls.
• The current state of gender equality in Canberra, including progress to date, achievements of the ACT Women’s Plan 2016–2026 and ongoing challenges.
• Economic pressures impacting women in the ACT, from cost-of-living and childcare costs to the importance of preventing domestic, family and sexual violence.
• The realities of balancing work, parenting and public leadership.
• How a career in anthropology and social research, including on gambling harm prevention, shapes evidence-based policy and advocacy on women’s issues.

About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.

Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.