Deputy President, only 18% of women receive full pay during maternity leave, nearly a third receive less than 50% of their pay and a shocking 40% receive no compensation at all. Being aware of the salary ranges and required maternity provision allows people to receive the needed information in order to be paid fairly
and equally. Would government consider requiring companies to release data on their male and female pay ratios to the public and thus create pressure to create fairer conditions? If not Deputy President, what stands in the government's way to do so? Thank you.