Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Minister for Regional Services) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Hume, for your supplementary question. Today's job figures continue to show that, of the more than 1.1 million jobs created since we came to office, the majority have been taken up by women. Today's results reflect a strong labour market and highlight the successes of the government's efforts to stimulate sustainable jobs growth. We continue to see record numbers of women employed in full-time work. In the most recent budget, the government announced a number of policies to further support women's economic capability and leadership. This includes $10 million for initiatives to put women in control of their financial lives as part of a $50 million fund to promote the financial capabilities of Australian consumers. And, of course, our new childcare package, which commenced from July this year, helps to support flexible work arrangements for more Australian families. We've introduced crucial flexibility measures that allow women with interrupted work patterns to make catch-up super contributions. The Liberal-National government remains— (Time expired)