Politics New Zealand prepared to mandate female board directors within private companies The New Zealand Government is prepared to force private companies to impose quotas to ensure equal representation of women on boards.
Leadership Labor frontbencher and veteran policy-leader Jenny Macklin to leave Parliament It is understood that former MP and Labor frontbencher Jenny Macklin will sadly retire from Parliament at the next election– 22 years since first entering.
News & Views Australia has ‘alarming’ human rights record on women says UN The United Nations has condemned the Australian Government saying it is failing to protect the human rights of Australian women and girls.
News & Views Let’s call Leyonhjelm’s toxic antics out for what they are: A shameless self-promotion Any publicity is good publicity, right? That’s the motto David Leyonhjelm is clinging to. This morning he unleashed a sexist tirade on PM Malcolm Turnbull.
Business We must overhaul how we measure the gender pay gap if we ever hope to fix it 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.
Leadership “Be brave enough to speak up”: The women leading transformational change in government Leading change within government, particularly in bureaucracy, can feel insurmountable; but it is possible and some women are well ahead of the curve.
News & Views Sarah Hanson-Young seeks legal advice. David Leyonhjelm should seek help to understand why he’s offensive 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.
News & Views New Child Care Subsidy: I fear efforts to close the gender pay gap could suffer As new child care arrangements kick in for parents this week, Labor MP Susan Templeman fears some women will be worse off.
News & Views Women are legally driving in Saudi Arabia but equality has a very long way to go It’s been a long time coming, but the ban on women driving has been officially lifted in Saudi Arabia and women have gotten behind the wheel to celebrate.
News & Views Bridging gaps: Why Jacinda Ardern’s choice of baby name is so symbolic Jacinda Ardern graciously took the time to address the crowd assembled on Sunday and reveal the name of her new daughter: Neve Te Aroha Ardern-Gayford.
Politics Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families at Mexico border US President Donald Trump has today signed an executive order to end the separation of immigrant families at the US/Mexico border.
Politics Natalie Joyce speaks out so her daughters ‘feel empowered’ Natalie Joyce, the estranged wife of former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce has spoken publicly for the first time on behalf of her daughters.
