News & Views The war’s civilian toll has no gender lens, and it should Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, war has spread rapidly across the Middle East. There is no gender lens on the death toll.
News & Views Globally, the rate of cabinet posts held by women has decreased as political leadership overwhemingly dominated by men War overshadowed this week’s International Women’s Day, despite various events and activities hoping to ignore the global realities of escalating conflict, displacement, climate change and growing risks of gender-based violence on women and girls internationally.
Local Parliament passes LISTO reform to boost retirement savings for low-income women Parliament has passed new legislation to realign the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset, a reform to help low-income women.
News & Views Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas, will stay in Australia Two more members of the Iranian women’s national football squad have decided to stay in Australia, joining the five other players.
Women's Health News Women’s health ‘beyond the bikini line’ overlooked in Australia, landmark study finds An Australian first study into women’s health conditions has highlighted that many women and girls feel unheard or dismissed.
News & Views Gender equality leaders urge action as Australia prepares to host Women Deliver 2026 As Australia prepares to host the 2026 Women Deliver conference, gender equality advocates are calling on governments to step up.
News & Views Celebrate the defiance of women, but know it’s still unsafe to be one: Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway delivered a powerful speech at the UN Headquarters in New York, acknowledging the risks women face amidst gender violence.
Women's Health News Family Planning Australia celebrates 100 years of women’s health and rights Family Planning Australia has celebrated its 100th year of operation, advancing the nation’s sexual health and reproductive education.
News & Views Survivors need agency, choice and voice in sexual violence justice. It’s time to act on reform One year since the ALRC handed down a landmark sexual violence report, we must provide real choices to put survivors in control, writes Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody.
Climate On the frontlines of climate action, women are leading the way As the climate crisis continues to reshape Australia, women are at the forefront of vital responses to safeguard future generations.
News & Views ‘Non-productive old cow’: One Nation candidate David Farley’s misogynism towards former PM Julia Gillard Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has chosen David Farley as their candidate in the by-election for Sussan Ley’s 25-year seat in Farrer.
News & Views Government urged to protect Iran women’s football team The Albanese government is being called upon to protect the members of Iran’s women’s national football team during their stay in Australia.
