Jun 8, 2026 – 4.38pmVictorian treasury officials warned the Allan government that a landmark ruling by the workplace tribunal last year to fix gender imbalances in key industries dominated by women presented “significant fiscal risks” to the cash-strapped state.The Victorian government in mid-2024 awarded nurses and midwives a 28.4 per cent pay rise over four years worth $1 billion in anticipation of a Fair Work Commission review that gave increases of up to 30 per cent across major feminised sectors, including health, education and disability care.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles