Soapbox Are Australian women angry enough to disrupt politics? As sexual assault & harassment allegations hit closer to home, will we follow the lead of the ‘angry woman effect’ taking hold in the US?
News & Views Labor Senator Katy Gallagher stands aside & refers herself to High Court She becomes the 12th MP entangled in the citizenship saga that has plagued this parliament. Katy Gallagher believes she is eligible but wants doubt removed.
News & Views Bill Shorten’s 10 days of paid domestic violence leave promise welcome A great step forward. But such promises must consider casual workers, freelancers, female entrepreneurs, business owners and those working full-time in the home.
Local Tim Wilson proposes to Ryan Bolger in House of Reps The marriage proposal was recorded in Hansard.
Ed's Blog Julie Bishop is preferred Liberal leader, according to poll She’s just celebrated ten years since becoming Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, but Julie Bishop is currently Australia’s preferred choice as leader.
World Looking for a bright spot? Iceland’s new Prime Minister. She is a 41 year old feminist, socialist and environmentalist who is the newest Prime Minister of Iceland. Meet Katrín Jakobsdóttir.
Politics Why women’s engagement in politics is vital: #AusPol Brains Trust: We speak with 5 highly politically engaged women about why more of us should care about politics.
Leadership ‘They are human beings’: Christian leaders chain themselves to Kirribilli House in Manus Island protest In the chaos of Australian politics right now (citizenship scandals, rumoured leadership coups, and the lengthy process of passing same-sex-marriage legislation) it’s easy to overlook the tragedy unfolding on Manus Island.
News & Views Workplaces can be safe spaces for women at risk: Our research on paid family/domestic violence leave We surveyed more than 500 women to explore the role of workplaces in saving lives and mitigating violence in Australia
Leadership Milo Yiannopoulos invited to speak in Parliament as ‘special guest’ If you look up controversial in the dictionary (as well as a number of other less-than favourable adjectives) you’re likely to find a picture of Milo Yiannopoulos.
Leadership ‘No sh-ts left to give’: Abdel-Magied speaks up about her fractured relationship with Australia Yassmin Abdel-Magied has spoken up on The Project about her conflicted relationship with Australia, likening it to an abusive partner.
World How rape is being used as a weapon against women in Burma A Human Rights Watch report by Ske Wheeler outlines the extent to which sexual violence is being used against women in Burma.
