The last few decades have seen dramatic changes to the way Australian couples handle the family purse strings. These days the idea of two people living on a single income doesn’t just feel old fashioned – for many households, it would break the bank.
But data released for the first time this week suggests that men still make more money in nearly two-thirds of Australian workplaces. While the ABS reports the gender pay gap in Australia at 13%, when part-time and casual work, bonuses and overtime are taken into account that discrepancy balloons to nearly 22%.
