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Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

BY ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 12 JUN 2024 12:20PM

The World Economic Forum has released a damning report on the state of gender parity, with Australia not even making the top 10 list for equality.

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