<h1>Gender equality legislation and education reform advanced alongside child-protection and AI equity concerns in policymaking.</h1> The address emphasised Gender Equality Legislation and education reform enacted during the speaker's ministerial tenure, citing passage of bills on gender and education and engagement in debate on workplace sexual harassment and child-protection amendments. It highlighted programmatic initiatives to expand female and minority access to education, scholarship and mentorship schemes, online learning platforms, and skills training. The remarks also stressed concerns about AI Equity in learning and endorsed representative reservation for women in local government to enhance participation.