News & Views How did the word ‘digital’ only get mentioned once in the menopause Senate inquiry recommendations? The value of digital health as the key to delivering these menopause recommendations was a lost opportunity.
News & Views The change needed to keep bulk billed pathology tests accessible for women Until now, women have had the comfort of knowing pathology tests are widely available and affordable in Australia. That may change soon.
News & Views No one thought it would pass – but a ‘Trumpian’ South Australian bill on abortion almost did A bill to amend abortion rights in South Australia was just one vote away from passing in the state’s parliament parliament last night.
News & Views A majority of low income earners are women. Superannuation policy is short-changing them Women in Super calls for women in Australia to stop being shortchanged in superannuation, with fixing LISTO listed as a key issue.
Soapbox The Liberal party needs more young women to vote for them. But why would we vote for men who call us ‘bitches’? Jeff Kennett’s use of the word “bitch” targeted at a woman at a Young Liberals event was not very mindful, nor demure.
News & Views How the child support system risks women’s physical and mental health A new report has revealed the current child support system risks the physical and mental health of single mothers.
Tech New technology detects abusive hate speech online, finds right-leaning figures contribute most Researchers have now developed a way to automatically detect abusive hate speech online and help combat the spread of harmful content.
Local Single-parent and low-income households forced to make ‘unimaginable choices’ as food insecurity rises Single-parenting and low-income households are being hit hardest by food insecurity amid Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
News & Views One year on: Indigenous communities reflect on the failed Voice to Parliament referendum Twelve months ago, Australians were asked a question in a referendum. More than nine million Australians said “No”.
News & Views Domestic violence offenders on bail in NSW to be tracked using electronic monitoring Alleged domestic violence offenders who are granted bail in New South Wales will now be electronically monitored using GPS technology.
Local Advocates call on support for older women and DV survivors this World Homelessness Day Advocates across Australia are calling for action this World Homelessness Day, as the issue continues to most affect women.
News & Views NSW Police investigating more than 80 cases of coercive control, Commissioner Karen Webb confirms It’s been three months since NSW’s coercive control laws came into effect, and so far, just one person has been charged with the offence.
