The Australian Government Office for Women has invited the ABN, as a key participant in the small business sector, to comment on the trade experiences of women in small business. Comments received by the Office will contribute to discussions... read more

The Australian Government Office for Women has invited the ABN, as a key participant in the small business sector, to comment on the trade experiences of women in small business. Comments received by the Office will contribute to discussions... read more

Last week’s story “Are you Working Too Hard?” struck a chord with many of our members. To find out how widespread the problem is – and whether the ABN can help by developing member resources to deal with it... read more

It’s old news that the glass ceiling still exists in Australia – although I did a double take when I read on news.com.au today that since 2004, a mere five ASX 200 companies have appointed women as CEOs. The story... read more

Last week’s story “Are you Working Too Hard?” struck a chord with many of our members. To find out how widespread the problem is – and whether the ABN can help by developing member resources to deal with it... read more

FLEXIBLE working hours, equal pay, a child-friendly workplace and an understanding boss are at the top of a working mother’s wish list, according to today’s Daily Telegraph.  http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,23322762-5012426,00.html When I was a full time working mother with a young... read more

Many of us are familiar with a number of recently published research reports that confirm women who work outside the home still take on responsibility for the lion(esses) share of housework, home management and childcare – even when they have male partners... read more

FLEXIBLE working hours, equal pay, a child-friendly workplace and an understanding boss are at the top of a working mother’s wish list, according to today’s Daily Telegraph.  http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,23322762-5012426,00.html When I was a full time working mother with a young... read more

The Australian Government has announced that the Productivity Commission will undertake an enquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, with its report due in early 2009. The ABN has indicated its interest in being kept informed of the inquiry’s progress,... read more

Today’s Sydney Morning Herald article: Divorcees out in the cold, explained how women fare worse than men after a divorce and are often the ones that are left renting and in financial hardship. “Contrary to popular perceptions, women are more likely... read more