News & Views The role of men empowering women What role can men play in feminism? It’s a question that inevitably arises when contemplating gender equality and the answers vary.
Ed's Blog Who has a problem with women? Australia, actually No matter the substance of the issue admitting there is a problem is a small but critical step on the road to remedying it.
Ed's Blog Just because men aren’t asked this question doesn’t mean women shouldn’t answer it When was the last time you read an interview in which a male leader was asked how he juggles his family with his professional obligations? Or how he achieves work/life balance? Chances are you can’t recall because it’s rarely asked.
Ed's Blog If PPL is being benched let’s use the time to consider these issues Tony Abbott’s paid parental leave policy appears to be off the table, at least for the time being.
News & Views The problem with women in the law? It’s predictable Either the legal profession has a problem with women, or women have a problem with the legal profession.
Ed's Blog Tell us about your average working week A few weeks ago I caught up with a friend who has recently undergone a pretty considerable life change.
Ed's Blog What is Helen Coonan’s greatest legacy? Being someone who hasn’t kicked the ladder out Helen Coonan has enjoyed a distinguished and diverse career that has spanned law, politics and business.
Ed's Blog The best thing a dad can be? An ambassador for better things Yesterday Angela Priestley wrote a terrific piece with a message to Dads ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday.
Ed's Blog Violence against women: An ugly and unpalatable national emergency Violence against women and children is an uncomfortable and unpalatable truth.
News & Views We need to talk about paid parental leave in detail Before the Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivered his speech to the large crowd gathered for The Sydney Institute annual dinner on Monday night I heard a rumour that he was going to discuss paid parental leave.
Ed's Blog A message for John Howard: misogyny is not a “card” any woman wants to play Last night Channel 7 broadcast a wide-ranging interview with the former Prime Minister John Howard.