News & Views The Australian thinks the Women’s Budget Statement is “ideological nonsense”. That’s exactly the problem Adam Creighton devoted his column in The Australian this morning to ridiculing the Women’s Budget Statement.
Politics Pauline Hanson’s popularity is surging. But before we back her in, can we just get clear on her life’s work? One Nation is often described as a right-wing populist party. But what else does the party actually stand for?
Ed's Blog Hope is exhausting: Sarah Wilson says it’s time to make space for ‘fierce mother energy’ instead The labour of hope so often falls on women. Sarah Wilson argues we should reach for something else: acceptance that collapse is happening.
Politics Dave Hughes loves a rant. This anti-immigration one is his worst yet. Dave Hughes isn’t some fringe commentator shaking his fist at the clouds. He has a huge platform & profile which he’s using dangerously.
Politics Brittany Higgins appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund as organisation ramps up gender equity campaign Brittany Higgins has been appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund, taking on a leadership role at the advocacy organisation.
Ed's Blog ‘Masculinism’ unites the right in the US against women. Is Australia experiencing the same trend? Beware the women. We’re an easy common enemy for otherwise disparate groups on the right. The US trend is catching on in Australia.
News & Views South Korea set to get first female Prime Minister in two decades Former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook nominated as South Korea’s prime minister to lead AI-driven economic transformation.
News & Views Unacceptable misogyny: A ‘Ditch the Witch’ billboard targeting Jacinta Allan is all too familiar How are we still here, in 2026? Misogyny is casually touring Melbourne, with a paid bilboard depicting the state’s premier and the words Ditch the Witch
News & Views ‘Horrific, unacceptable’: Penny Wong backs activists’ sexual assault allegations Penny Wong says her position is to always believe women, and she has backed activist claims they were sexually assaulted by Israeli soldiers.
News & Views Investing in housing for women and families delivers billions in social and economic returns new report finds YWCA research today finds that every dollar invested in gender-responsive social and affordable housing delivers billions in returns.
News & Views ‘Toxic culture’: Former ACT Liberals leader Leanne Castley quits party Leanne Castley was once the party leader. Now she’s quitting the ACT Liberal party after what she describes as an 18-month campaign of undermining.
News & Views Cheap memberships won’t fix the Liberal Party’s women and youth problem A new discussion paper from the Liberal Party has pushed the idea of a $10 digital membership to reverse declining engagement.