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Why the time is ripe for women to ask for a pay rise

Sydney Morning Herald
19/9/2023

Women are making their mark in Australia's workforce like never before, with a historic high of 62.6% participation and wages outpacing men's. The surge in full-time female employment by 6% in the past year alone is a testament to the power of flexible work arrangements and the need to tackle rising living costs. Seize the moment to ask for that well-deserved pay raise!

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