In Australia, menstrual leave is a relatively new concept, and it has sparked a debate among the public and policymakers. The idea behind menstrual leave is to create a workplace culture that acknowledges and supports women's health needs, while it clearly holds the potential to assist in decreasing not only the gender gap but promoting gender equality, it still faces criticism from certain groups and organisations. 

To discuss the possibility of a workplace that offers menstrual, miscarriage and menopause leave 4ZZZ Journalist Stephanie Felesina spoke with Mary Crooks, CEO of Victorian Women’s Trust, Carla Jones from Industrial & Women's Officer at Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Jessica Heron, an employment and industrial lawyer based in Maurice Blackburn, and Sarah Forde, the Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs.