Speeches

Saturday, 24 February 2024

Committee for Adelaide IWD Event

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I am pleased to join you to mark International Women’s Day and to discuss how gender equality can be pursued through the economic empowerment of women.

As patron of the Committee for Adelaide, I am pleased to support its role as an important advocate not only on economic issues, but social and community ones as well.

These factors are deeply connected, and crucially important if we are to maintain and grow our position as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

As Governor, gender equality is one of my priority areas, and I am proud of our state’s history as a leader in this space.

And yet I recognise, and think we all do, that there is still some way to go.

The release of gender pay gap data this week has drawn attention to an aspect of inequality where transparency and community expectations can be expected to drive needed change, including here in South Australia.

Data shows too that there is much work to be done, urgently, to reduce the incidence of physical and/or sexual violence against girls and women.

During my career I have observed…

<outline your personal experiences and insights into fostering women’s participation in the workplace>

Friends,

I thank our panellists for their participation today, as well as Committee for Adelaide staff for coordinating this event.

Thank you to our audience for supporting the Committee as members and sponsors, and I’m pleased to see proceeds from today benefiting the Zahra Foundation, of which I am also patron.

I wish you a memorable International Women’s Day tomorrow, and I look forward to working with you all as we continue to pursue gender equality in South Australia.