Women's Agenda

A new mentoring initiative by the NSW government wants to hear women’s career stories and inspire other women in the process.

Former Westpac CEO Gail Kelly has added another major board to her portfolio, with Singtel announcing her appointment to its board of directors.

Infrastructure Australia has appointed Romilly Madew as CEO, following an eight month search to replace Phillip Davies who left the organisation last year. 

Access to flexible work, including working from home, is important. But we shouldn’t ignore the downsides that can extend beyond isolation and loneliness

Margaret Beazley QC is set to become the second female NSW Governor of 39 people to hold the role, after officially accepting the position from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian over the weekend.

Even though the UNHCR has determined Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun is a refugee, her future remains uncertain. The original definition of ‘refugee’ was not developed for women fleeing violence.

The third Homeward Bound voyage, the largest female expedition to Antarctica with 80 female scientists on board for the 21 day trip, has arrived.

Nancy Pelosi remains the only woman to be elected House Speaker.

In an Australian first Channel Nine’s breakfast program The Today Show will be helmed by two women after broadcaster Deborah Knight was announced as Karl Stefanovic’s replacement.

Susan Moylan-Coombs has become the first independent to officially put their hand up to run against Tony Abbott in the seat of Warringah in Sydney’s north. 

We’ll be taking the results to employers to push them to do more to support the ambitions — and remove the roadblocks — for women.