Caitlin Tough MLA on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Endometriosis & Women in Politics | Women, Money & Power

Join us for Episode 40 of Feminist Money, as we discuss International Women’s DayIn the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, we explore what it really means to “Balance the Scales” and how this year’s theme challenges governments, workplaces and communities to deliver genuine structural change for women and girls.Joining us is Caitlin Tough, ACT MLA and Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. Caitlin shares how the UN Women Australia IWD theme resonates in her work as a politician, and why women’s economic security and healthcare access must be central to public policy reform.We discuss:What “Balancing the Scales” means in practical policy terms.The biggest barriers to gender economic equity in AustraliaThe one piece of legislative change that could transform women’s financial security.What inspired Caitlin to enter politics and run for office.The realities of campaigning and getting elected.The experience of people living with endometriosis and what needs to change in healthcare access, workplace flexibility and support systems.One powerful piece of feminist advice for International Women’s Day 2026.A powerful conversation on women’s leadership, economic security and health reform to support conversations on “Balancing the Scales” for International Women's Day 2026.About the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.