Inquiry into the Operation and Adequacy of the National Employment Standards (NES) – AMWA

Policy date: February 2026

This submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee examines how the National Employment Standards interact with the lived realities of multicultural women in the workforce. It highlights the impact of extended and transnational care responsibilities on employment participation and recommends expanding recognition of diverse care arrangements, strengthening flexible work provisions, and improving data collection to ensure employment standards reflect Australia’s multicultural workforce.

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