News & Views ‘I’ll work with everyone and anyone’: Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro byelection Labor’s Kristy McBain has claimed victory in the Eden-Monaro byelection, in a tight battle for the federal seat in regional NSW.
News & Views New study uncovers reality of period poverty in Australian schools “Period poverty is a real issue that is under-researched,” Dr Ruth Knight from QUT Business says of a new study of the issue in schools.
News & Views How do we turn a ‘she-cession’ into a ‘she-covery’? Here are three ideas to start on The government has acknowledged the disproportionate effects of this crisis on women. So what action can turn the ‘she-cession’ into a ‘she-recovery’?
Business What about small business owners who rely on childcare & JobKeeper? Kate Carnell asks how they can re-open About 40% of small businesses in Australia are owned by women. Carnell fears the imposition of childcare fees will exacerbate the gendered impact of the pandemic.
News & Views Latest $84 million cuts rip the heart out of the ABC, and our democracy Australia’s much awarded and trusted national broadcaster, the ABC, has again been forced to make major cuts to staff, services and program.
News & Views ‘Exactly what politics in Australia needs’: Lidia Thorpe to become new Greens senator for Victoria Lidia Thorpe is set to become the new Greens senator for Victoria, replacing outgoing former Greens leader Richard Di Natale.
News & Views The PM’s ‘solution’ for women giving birth on the side of the road? Upgrade the highway. When the PM was asked about women being forced to give birth on the side of the Barton Highway he responded that an uprgade was being planned.
News & Views Marlene Kairouz quits Premier Daniel Andrews’ cabinet Victorian Consumer Affairs Minister Marlene Kairouz has quit her ministerial responsibilities in the Premier Daniel Andrews’ Government, following the branch stacking allegations reported on 60 Minutes on Sunday night.
Politics ‘Words spoken by one man will not derail this work’: Read MP Gabrielle Williams’ response to horrific, misogynistic comments Victorian Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams has issued a powerful response to her now former colleague, Adem Somyurek, following abusive comments he made about her that were aired on 60 Minutes on Sunday night.
News & Views Annual Women’s Strike sees women in Switzerland stage mass scream protest In Geneva over the weekend, Switzerland’s women stage mass scream to end gender pay gap and highlight violence against women.
News & Views Parents are already withdrawing children from our childcare services If our economy is to “snap back” it will require thriving children’s services capable of meeting the demand of all parents who require it.
News & Views Was there slavery in Australia? Yes. It shouldn’t even be up for debate Scott Morrison said “I’ve always said we’ve got to be honest about our history”. Unfortunately, his statement is at odds with the historical record.