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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Controversial Pay Equity Bill

5/9/2025

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Nationwide protests are brewing for Friday as the government’s Pay Equity Amendment Bill faces fierce backlash. Critics claim the bill, which raises the threshold for pay equity claims, jeopardizes progress for women in the workforce. With 33 ongoing claims needed to restart, affected workers and opposition parties are rallying against this urgent legislation.

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Nationwide protests are brewing for Friday as the government’s Pay Equity Amendment Bill faces fierce backlash. Critics claim the bill, which raises the threshold for pay equity claims, jeopardizes progress for women in the workforce. With 33 ongoing claims needed to restart, affected workers and opposition parties are rallying against this urgent legislation.