The Productivity Commission’s draft report on Paid Parental Leave has now been released. The report may be downloaded in whole or in part from the inquiry website at: http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/parentalsupport. A detailed description of the draft model of paid parental... read more
Read about how the ABN is discussing a range of public policy issues identified by you; our ABN community, with Government and Opposition politicians. Some issues you raised included: the need for more government support for women in small... read more
The ACT Government has announced two new grant programs; one to assist with buiding an overseas brand and one to assist with commercialisation. TradeConnect (TCon)—Building Global OpportunitiesAn ACT Government grant program assisting ACT companies build global opportunities and enhance... read more
A couple of months ago a friend and I were having lunch. She commented that she’d recently taken up painting as a hobby. “So, you’re a painter.” I said in passing and she pulled me up to say “Oh,... read more
The latest MentorNet program started on 23 September. It’s truly national reach is evident by the distant parts of this enormous nation that participants are from. The group includes women from Epping Forest in Tasmania, to Strathalbyn – SA... read more
Grow your business with the help of a mentor. Learn more with our obligation free 30-minute consultation for women who are in their own business. Click the “Are you mentor-ready?” button at the top of this page or email... read more
As part of our mission to keep politicians up to date with the issues and barriers that women in business face, today I had the great pleasure of meeting with Julie Bishop MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and... read more
Being in your own business is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. When you put in a lot of hours (as most women do!) then the results you product should reflect that effort. But, that... read more
At present, only private telephone numbers can be listed on the Do Not Call Register, which enables people to register to opt out of receiving unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has just released a... read more
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is now calling for nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards, held annually to recognise the extraordinary contribution to Australian society of individuals and organisations committed to human rights,... read more
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations has asked the ABN to contribute to its inquiry on women’s equal opportunities in the workforce, including pay equity. The deadline to lodge submissions is 28 August. Some of the... read more
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced that the Government’s new $75 million Climate Ready program is open for applications. Climate Ready will support Australian businesses developing new products, processes and services to tackle... read more
