‘Better than Netflix’: Why women are rallying around the Federal Budget

Gender equality advocates, policy makers, and thought leaders gathered to consider this year's Budget and what it does for women.

By jitendermittal

Published 10 July, 2025

‘Better than Netflix’: Why women are rallying around the Federal Budget

Gender equality advocates, policy makers, and thought leaders gathered to consider this year's Budget and what it does for women.

By jitendermittal

Published 10 July, 2025

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The night after the Federal Budget for 2022-23 was delivered, Sam Mostyn AO, Chair of the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce, took a microphone during a Q&A session, brandished a copy of the Women’s Budget Statement, and shared her insights with a rapt audience.

“This is a huge, huge step.”

Emma Fulu, Director of the Equality Institute answers a panel question.

Minister for Women, Senator Katy Gallagher shares her insights on this year's Budget.

Helen McCabe mingles with attendees at the inaugural FW Budget Dinner.

Attendees enjoyed dinner and expert opinions at Hotel Realm in Canberra.

“Something has to change. That’s why we’re interested in gender analysis in government decision making,” Minister Gallagher said.

“Until there is true gender equality, we can’t reach our full potential of the Australia that we could be.”

Attendees mingle at the FW inaugural Budget Dinner.

Attendees enjoyed dinner and expert opinions at Hotel Realm in Canberra.

Emma Fulu, Director of Equality Institute, mingles with attendees.

Emma Dawson, Emma Fulu, Senator Katy Gallagher, Helen McCabe, Michele O'Neil and Jamila Rizvi.

“A four day working week would mean that men have more time to pick up that domestic labour.”

Across the panel, praise flowed for the movement seen on issues like paid parental leave, increased access to childcare and ending violence against women and children.