News & Views Why I quit my job at a corporate law firm during a pandemic & a recession Working at a law firm, Sarah Behenna was constantly overlooked for promotion as she worked flexibly and was not considered to be a “real player”.
News & Views Huge rise in working from home but women still do lion’s share of housework & caring There’s barely been a blip in the number of mothers “typically” caring for children at home, despite a massive increase in the rate of both mothers and fathers working from home.
News & Views The NRL is in a league of its own when it comes to male privilege The NRL’s preferential treatment, above other sports and all women’s sport, reveals an exceptional male privilege.
News & Views ‘We did it’! Australia and New Zealand to host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 It will feature 32 teams for the first time, making it the biggest ever, and follows the massive success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 held in France.
News & Views Latest $84 million cuts rip the heart out of the ABC, and our democracy Australia’s much awarded and trusted national broadcaster, the ABC, has again been forced to make major cuts to staff, services and program.
News & Views Australia’s devotion to coal has come at a huge cost. We need the government to change course, urgently Because we are rich in coal and gas, Australia has been plagued with two decades of wars over climate policy, writes Judith Brett.
News & Views Helen Conway appointed President of YWCA Australia & calls for more advocacy for ‘invisible’ face of poverty Helen Conway has urged young women to advoacate for change, after being appointed President and Board Chair of YWCA Australia.
News & Views Think slavery in Australia was all in the past? Think again About 15,000 people are subject to modern slavery in Australia, including sex trafficking, forced marriage and forced labour.
Employers Should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home? Allowing staff to work at home requires trust and the openness to have honest, frank and supportive discussions if substandard performance is noticed.
News & Views Marlene Kairouz quits Premier Daniel Andrews’ cabinet Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister Marlene Kairouz has quit her ministerial responsibilities in the Premier Daniel Andrews’ Government, following the branch stacking allegations reported on 60 Minutes on Sunday night.
News & Views Almost 90% of astronauts have been men. But the future of space may be female In many ways, women are ideal astronauts as physical strength and height are not advantages in microgravity, writes Alice Gorman.
Politics ‘Words spoken by one man will not derail this work’: Read MP Gabrielle Williams’ response to horrific, misogynistic comments Victorian Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams has issued a powerful response to her now former colleague, Adem Somyurek, following abusive comments he made about her that were aired on 60 Minutes on Sunday night.