The Hon. R.A. SIMMS (16:30): I also rise to indicate that I will be supporting this motion, and I want to recognise the Hon. Connie Bonaros's leadership in this regard. This is an important issue, and it is one on which this parliament should adopt a clear position. I also acknowledge that this is looking very much like a broken promise from the Malinauskas Labor government. They made this commitment when they were in opposition. They are now in government, and the window is closing on action in this parliamentary term, so why have they not delivered this commitment?
They have a Premier's Delivery Unit that has been tasked with delivering their election promises. This is one of those important promises that has not yet come to fruition. It is important because, as the honourable member notes within her motion, South Australia does have a proud history of advancing gender equality, but there are still significant challenges, including within the gender pay gap, and lower levels of workplace participation for women compared to men.
It is for this reason why SA Unions, among others, have been advocating for the government to satisfy this commitment. Why have they not done so? We are running out of time. Unfortunately, I think there is a pattern from this Labor government: they say one thing when they are in opposition, but then, when they get their opportunity to sit on the government benches, they do something very different.
I often say in this place, do not listen to what comes out of their mouths, look at what they do with their feet. Look at how they vote and look at what they do in the parliament. This is an important issue, and it should be taken seriously by the Malinauskas government. I urge them to move quickly and to satisfy and deliver this election commitment.
It is something they said they would do during the last election. We have literally a few months left of this parliamentary term. The window is closing for action. I support the motion, I hope it is supported by this house, and I hope that it sends a strong message to the Malinauskas government that we need to see legislation. Indeed, I am very happy to cooperate with them to ensure that that is progressed through the parliament.