Women hit hardest by pandemic job losses, now feel 'left out' of the budget

The government's JobMaker plan has been lauded as a lifeline for young Australians, but there are worries about older staff who are left out.

The government's JobMaker plan has been lauded as a lifeline for young Australians, but there are worries about older staff who are left out. Source: SBS News

Labor and women's advocacy groups say women have been "left out and left behind" by Australia's federal budget, dismissing the Coalition's $240 million package aimed at boosting women's participation in the workplace.


Treasurer Josh Frydenberg holds the Budget papers ahead of delivering an address to the National Press Club.
財長費登堡表示,澳洲對國際旅遊很大程度上會一直保持關閉直到明年下半年。 Source: AAP

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison lashes at Victorian Premier's decision. Source: SBS


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