Politics UN Report: Big gaps for women’s empowerment but there’s a way to fix it New UN Women report uncovers significant gaps for women’s empowerment across the world and puts forth robust agenda to shift gears.
News & Views New reforms in Saudi Arabia are welcome, but there’s still much to fight for Recent footage of Saudi women enjoying a live football game for the first time ever was heartwarming. But these new reforms are only the start of a very long road.
News & Views The questionable merit of Barnaby Joyce, our soon to be acting PM If he survives the week as leader of the Nationals, Barnaby Joyce will spend much of next week as Australia’s Acting Prime Minister.
Ed's Blog The ‘100 years of mateship’ delegation set to visit Trump on behalf of Australia There are billionaires and CEOs and a few state leaders on their way to Washington.
Uncategorised Is Justin Trudeau still the poster boy for leadership success? How does the world feel now about Justin Trudeau? Recent criticisms have stalled the fanfare around Canada’s dynamic and engaging Prime Minister.
News & Views Nancy Pelosi’s just finished an EIGHT hour speech Could you speak for eight hours, on the one topic, in front of the cameras?
News & Views ‘My mum dropped me off at school and she never came back’: MP Susan Lamb’s tearful explanation Labor backbencher Susan Lamb has given a tearful statement to Parliament explaining her inability to prove her citizenship.
Politics Could Melania Trump be set to throw in the first lady towel? Melania Trump has kept a low profile for months, causing some to speculate whether the first lady has finally had enough. Given new allegations of her husband’s affair with porn star, Stormy Daniels this seems possible.
Uncategorised #Auspol brains trust: The rise of celebrity in politics, will Australia be next? The rise of celebrity in American politics is rapid. Is it a valid social development? Could it happen in Australia? We pose the question to our #Auspol brains trust.
Leadership ‘I’ll be a PM and a mum’: Jacinda Ardern announces first pregnancy Congratulations to NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford, who announced their first pregnancy this morning!
Leadership Kristina Keneally has all but secured her spot in the Senate Former NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally isn’t letting the loss of the Bennelong byelection hold her back with musings she’s now the clear front-runner for Sam Dastyari’s vacant Senate spot.
Uncategorised Political hopes for 2018? Something different: #Auspol Brains Trust We check in with five women who’re highly engaged in Australian politics, and want more of us to pay attention.
