ACT govt accused of pursuing 'sexist wages policy'

The CPSU says the ACT government's current wage offer will widen the gender pay gap between the lowest-paid workers. ACT government building pictured. Picture by Keegan Carroll

The union representing ACT public servants has accused the territory government of reversing its progress on closing the gender pay gap, saying a wage rise offer entrenched low pay for female-dominated roles.

The Community and Public Sector Union has accused the government of pursuing a "sexist wages policy".