News & Views The honour roll in Victoria making sure women get their share of the spotlight Recently I announced this year’s inductees into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, writes Victorian Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins.
News & Views What is the most powerful thing we can do to support asylum seekers and refugees? Jana Favero explains The ASRC supports asylum seekers in Australia, fighting against mistreatment and harmful politics, while calling for action and compassionate refugee policies.
News & Views Female student expelled from Mueller College after speaking out against ‘unrapeable’ list A female student at a Christian college in Brisbane has been expelled after speaking out against a list of “unrapeable” students.
News & Views The horrifying reality of violence against women: 11 women killed by violence in 16 days In 16 days, 11 women were killed by violence in Australia. The numbers shine a light on the horrifying reality of violence against women.
News & Views More than one in four Australian workplaces do not monitor sexual harassment adequately: report More than one in four Australian workplaces are not adequately monitoring the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment.
News & Views Australia to ban under-16s from using social media The Albanese government has confirmed it will move to ban the use of social media for children aged under 16.
News & Views ‘A lost opportunity’: Queensland Premier David Crisafulli scraps First Nations truth-telling inquiry Queensland has lost an “opportunity of a generation” after the newly elected government scrapped an Indigenous-led inquiry into truth-telling and healing for First Nations communities.
News & Views ‘Australians deserve to know’: Independents call on major parties to release 2035 emissions reduction targets Independent MPs have released a joint statement, calling on major parties across the country to release 2035 emissions reduction targets.
World How the US election result will impact women’s rights, with abortion the key issue As the nail biting US presidential election draws near, the repercussions for women’s lives across the country loom large.
News & Views A ‘game-changer’: Plan to slash HECS-HELP debts by 20 per cent to benefit women, young people The government has unveiled a new policy to wipe billions of dollars in student debt, a move that will largely benefit Australian women.
Local Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe banned from South Australia’s upper house for allegedly threatening politicians Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe has been banned from South Australia’s upper house for allegedly using “threatening” tactics.
Local Why do the PM’s alleged Qantas upgrades matter? Independents point to broader transparency issues Political transparency questioned after claims that Anthony Albanese sought Qantas flight upgrades. Independents call for lobbying reform.