Victoria to halve gender pay gap in public service – and name 70% of new streets after women

The Victorian minister for women, Natalie Hutchins, says the government will halve the pay gap in the state’s public service and address barriers to girls’ participation in Stem subjects. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

Victoria will name 70% of new roads, placenames and landmarks after women and halve the pay gap in the public service as part of a new strategy to achieve gender equity in the state.

The state government has also promised to break down gender barriers at school and support men to take on caring roles under the plan to be released on Thursday.