A Nation That Backs You: What the PM’s Speech Means for Women.

No one held back. No one left behind.

That’s what the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, promised. But what does it mean for women leading businesses across Australia?

When the Prime Minister (Albo) delivered his acceptance speech on Saturday night, the rhetoric was familiar - gratitude, humility, unity. But beneath the surface, there was something more.

This speech wasn't just a victory lap.
It was a line in the sand.

A recommitment to values that feel deeply personal to many of us: fairness, equality, opportunity. But most importantly - visibility.

“Every woman who wants her contribution to our economy and society to be valued equally.”

That sentence carried weight. Not because it was unexpected, but because for too long, it’s been missing. Missing from economic plans. Missing from funding strategies. Missing from the room.

And yet, every day in this community, we see what happens when women are trusted with capital.
They build businesses that hire locally, export globally, and reimagine what growth can look like.
They lead with clarity. They measure what matters. They don’t wait to be invited - they create the invitation.

So when our national leader says he will govern for every Australian who wants a fair go, we hear the subtext clearly: we see you now.

Let’s take a moment to highlight what else stood out.

Visibility for Women, in Policy and Practice

This speech foregrounded the economic and social value of women’s contributions - a critical shift from the lip service of the past.

Whether it’s access to childcare, fair wages, or recognition of unpaid labour, the foundations of sustainable entrepreneurship for women are finally being named. That matters. Because funding programs are shaped by political will, and political will starts with language.

“Australia’s opportunity is for us all—no matter who we are or where we come from.”

Inclusion Beyond Optics

In a single paragraph, the PM recognised First Nations custodianship, cultural diversity, gender, sexuality, age, religion, and migrant contribution. That’s not just a nod to identity - it’s an invitation to help shape the future of this country’s economy.

This matters for founders who don’t fit the mould - for those building from the margins. Visibility is a gateway to investment, partnership, and policy.

Unity Through Fairness

“Let all of us work together to build our national unity on the enduring foundations of fairness, equality, and respect for one another.”

The Funding4Growth community was built on these same principles. Not just fairness as a concept but fairness in process - in how grants are assessed, how capital is distributed, and who gets to lead.

The speech was a reminder that the work we do every day - helping founders become grant ready, investment ready, and growth ready - isn't marginal. It's foundational to a fairer, more resilient economy.

What Now?

The speech won't change the system overnight. But it's a signal.
That a government has named our values.
That our work is part of the national agenda.
The women in this community, and the businesses they lead, are not an afterthought.

So if you've been waiting for the right time to step forward, to pitch, to apply, to claim the seat you’ve already earned - consider this your moment.

And if you’re not ready yet, that’s okay too. We’re building the runway together.

Final Words:

This is not just a political moment. It’s a cultural one.
A shift toward a nation that sees women as wealth creators, risk takers, innovators, and leaders.
Let’s hold this government to their word.
Let’s back ourselves - and each other - with the same clarity, courage, and conviction.

We were never waiting to be rescued.

But being recognised? That’s a welcome change.

In solidarity,
Lisa