Julia Gillard says Covid-led shift to remote working could render some female employees ‘invisible’

Former PM joins panel discussion of pandemic's effect on workplace gender equality and urges bosses not to overlook women

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Former prime minister Julia Gillard says women risk becoming invisible behind the screen" during the Covid-led transition to remote working and has urged bosses to ensure female employees working from home aren't overlooked for promotion.

Australia's first female prime minister on Wednesday also welcomed the record number of women in Anthony Albanese's cabinet, calling it very important" as the Labor ministry was sworn in.

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