Wellness No tampon tax

Take a page out of Carrie Bickmore’s book and support the sisterhood

FIGHT FOR NO TAX ON TAMPONS

Each year, the Australian Government rakes in $30 million in revenue from the 10 per cent GST placed on tampons and sanitary pads. “I don’t think the government should be able to tax bodily functions. And yet, that’s what happens to millions of Australian women,” says host Carrie Bickmore. Thankfully, our Senate recently passed a bill to abolish tax on feminine hygiene products, which would save every Aussie woman around $1000 over a lifetime, but it’s a waiting game to see whether state and territory governments also agree.

SUPPORT #METOO

One in two women will experience sexual harassment during their lifetime. So it’s more important than ever to support female-empowering initiatives, like #Metoo and our national NOW Australia campaign created by journalist Tracey Spicer. This non-profit organisation – with ambassadors like Tina Arena and Deborah Mailman – represents and supports people who have been sexually harassed, assaulted or intimidated across all industries. See now.org.au

KNOW YOUR WORTH

Lisa Wilkinson took a stand against the universal gender pay gap last year, resigning from Today after she was reportedly offered a salary $200,000 less than co-host Karl Stefanovic. “When you feel there’s a pattern being repeated you have to take a stand,” she said. “You draw a line in the sand, you work out this far and no further.” Given women on average earn 15.3 per cent less than men, it’s time we stood up for our self-worth.