Katy Gallagher on overcoming tragedy, life in politics and ending violence against women
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Katy Gallagher is Australia’s Federal Minister for Women, Minister for Finance and Minister for the Public Service. In this candid conversation Julia and Katy delve into Katy’s early life growing up in Canberra, the tragic loss that shaped her path forward, her career in ACT and federal politics and how she’s working to better the lives of all Australian women through the Federal Government’s new strategy for gender equality. Show notes: Learn more about the Federal Government’s strategy for gender equality here: https://genderequality.gov.au/ If you, or someone you know, has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault, help is available by contacting the 24-hour national counselling service 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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