(2.29) Gender equality and women’s economic challenges in the ACT this International Women’s Day

•  Introducing Dr Marisa Paterson

•  What does the International Women’s Day theme Balance the Scales mean to you as ACT Minister for Women, particularly in advancing gender equality and justice for women and girls?

• As Minister for Women in the ACT, how would you assess progress on gender equality in Canberra, and where is more work still needed to support women and girls?

• What are the biggest economic challenges facing women in the ACT today, including the gender pay gap and cost of living pressures?

(8.32) Prioritising women’s safety and economic security

• In what ways does your work on preventing domestic, family and sexual violence contribute to improving women’s economic security and gender equality in the ACT?

• How has your experience as a working parent shaped your approach to policies on work-life balance, childcare, and financial security for women in the ACT?

• Before politics, you gained a background in research and anthropology, including working as the Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at the ANU. How has it influenced your approach to women’s policy, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making in government?

(17.43) Strategies for women’s wellbeing and gender equality

•  As we approach the final year of the ACT Women’s Plan 2016‑2026, including the Third Action Plan 2023‑26, what achievements are you most proud of in advancing women’s wellbeing and gender equality in Canberra, and which areas need further focus in future strategies?

•  What is one practical piece of feminist advice women can follow to advance gender equality this International Women’s Day?