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There’s a problem with the gender pay gap: The most broadly cited statistics and data used to calculate the difference between the earnings of women and men, are not quite right. 

Leading change within government, particularly in bureaucracy, can feel insurmountable; but it is possible and some women are well ahead of the curve.

It’s a matter of principle, says Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who is seeking legal advice over disgusting comments made by Senator David Leyonhjelm.

As new child care arrangements kick in for parents this week, Labor MP Susan Templeman fears some women will be worse off.

Natalie Joyce, the estranged wife of former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has spoken publicly for the first time on behalf of her daughters.

Greens Senator and former deputy, Larissa Waters is set to return to Parliament in September following replacement Andrew Bartlett’s Lower House pursuit.

The bill to legalise safe access zones for abortion clinics was passed overnight but no thanks can be extended to the Minister for Women, Tanya Davies.

Fiona Patten, the Victorian cross-bencher who has led change on abortion, assisted dying and drug reform, sits down for a chat with Kristine Ziwica.

Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s first tell-all special on Channel 7 last night was memorable, but for all the wrong reasons. Here are the top five most mind-boggling moments.

Michelle Wolf’s conviction is admirable, but should we try to emulate it? How important is it to speak truth to power, and is it really worth the fight?

New recommendations from the Productivity Commission’s Karen Chester and Angela MacRae could spell a substantial overhaul for the Super industry.