Politics

Lucy Turnbull has been called Australia’s “Hillary” and the PM’s secret weapon. In recent days, following the Barnaby Joyce scandal, her role as trusted adviser has become even more patent.

At the beginning of last night’s Q&A special, host, Virginia Trioli asked the women in the audience to stand up and, provided they felt comfortable, raise their hand if they’d ever experienced sexual harassment or worse.

New UN Women report uncovers significant gaps for women’s empowerment across the world and puts forth robust agenda to shift gears.

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.

If he survives the week as leader of the Nationals, Barnaby Joyce will spend much of next week as Australia’s Acting Prime Minister.

There are billionaires and CEOs and a few state leaders on their way to Washington.

How does the world feel now about Justin Trudeau? Recent criticisms have stalled the fanfare around Canada’s dynamic and engaging Prime Minister.

Could you speak for eight hours, on the one topic, in front of the cameras? 

Labor backbencher Susan Lamb has given a tearful statement to Parliament explaining her inability to prove her citizenship.

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.

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.

Congratulations to NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford, who announced their first pregnancy this morning!