Victoria to halve gender pay gap in public service – and name most new streets after women

In gender equality action plan, state government promises to increase women in leadership and encourage men to take parental leave

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Victoria will name 70% of new roads, placenames and landmarks after women and halve the pay gap in the public service as part of a new strategy to achieve gender equity in the state.

The state government has also promised to break down gender barriers at school and support men to take on caring roles under the plan to be released on Thursday.

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