Australian Capital Commits $2.8 Million to Roll out Free Period Pads in Public Facilities

Such initiatives have been criticised by US lawmakers questioning the cost of such programs.

Various menstrual products are seen in a file photo. Mike Stewart/AP Photo

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government has committed $2.8 million (US$1.89 million) of taxpayers’ money to roll out menstrual products for free to women in Canberra, the country’s capital.

The funding, which is part of the 2023-24 mid-year- budget, came ahead of the Period Products and Facilities (Access) Act 2023.