In spite of the advances achieved by the women's movement and legislation, entrenched attitudes of society still inhibit the opportunities for women in employment, in education and in access to positions of decision and policy making.
Women provide much of the unpaid work in our society.
Women's employment choices are often restricted to work which fits in with family responsibilities. Often this means part-time and temporary positions in low status, low paid and physically demanding work where their qualifications and skills are not fully utilised. Discriminatory laws against women must be repealed. The Greens will ensure that their policies do not discriminate against women. All women have a right to safety at home, on the street and in the workplace but violence against women is not a 'womens' problem.