Australian Minister in New York to Promote Gender Equality at UN Conference

The trip comes after the Labor government last week announced new measures to tie government procurement to gender targets.

The United Nations flag waves outside the Technical Advisory Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights headquarters in Caracas, on February 15, 2024. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP) Photo by FEDERICO PARRA/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Minister for Women Katy Gallagher is in New York leading her country’s delegation to the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Ms. Gallagher is planning to promote Australia’s commitment to “gender equality” at the event in the United States.