Hi Amy,

I hope this message finds you well.

I was particularly impressed by your recent article regarding the challenges women face in securing executive positions, which closely aligns with our findings.

Considering recent discussions surrounding gender equality, it is troubling to discover that female CEOs in Australia are still earning $170,000 less than their male counterparts. This 25% pay gap not only highlights the persistent systemic inequalities but also calls into question the progress we assert to have achieved in corporate Australia.

My name is Andrea, and I represent Chief Executive Women (CEW). We have just analysed new data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), which exposes this significant disparity.

Reflecting on these findings, CEW is advocating for strong federal actions to enforce pay transparency, enhance leadership development for women, and ensure corporations are held accountable for addressing gender pay gaps.

Susan Lloyd Hurwitz, President of CEW, states, “Equal pay for equal leadership is not a radical concept; it’s a fundamental principle of fairness.”

Given your notable reporting on gender equality and policy at The Guardian, we believe this topic would greatly interest you and your readership.

We would be pleased to provide you with detailed information, arrange an interview with Susan Lloyd Hurwitz, or offer additional comments to enhance your coverage.

Please find the full media release on the link below for more information.

https://cew.org.au/news-views/tag/news-views

We look forward to potentially collaborate in bringing attention to this critical issue.

Best regards,

Andrea Munginga