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Half a century of equal pay in Australia and men are still paid 20% more

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It's been 50 years since an historic decision granted women equal pay alongside men doing the same or equivalent work. However women at the top level of their professions are still at a disadvantage, even in female-dominated industries like healthcare.


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By Charitha Adikari

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It's been 50 years since an historic decision granted women equal pay alongside men doing the same or equivalent work. However women at the top level of their professions are still at a disadvantage, even in female-dominated industries like healthcare.



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