Opposition leader Bill Shorten actually mentioned ‘women’ during his budget reply speech last night, a word that did not feature in the Treasurer’s speech two nights earlier. Bianca…
Alexis George appointed to Deputy CEO of ANZ
In a week full of resignations from female leaders in finance, there’s a small beam of hope on the horizon. Alexis George has been appointed Deputy CEO of ANZ. The appointment comes after curren…
Federal Budget recap: What exactly is in it for women?
While the 2018 Federal Budget had some positives in tax relief, there is nothing that directly addresses the economic disadvantage of Australian women. Yes there’s some tax relief but make no m…
All hail the Queen: Claire Foy reimbursed after gender pay gap on The Crown
Over the past two years, Claire Foy has received a multitude of praise and accolades for her portrayal of an early Queen Elizabeth in Netflix’ drama, ‘The Crown’. She has been commen…
Let’s talk about STDs (sexually transmitted debts) and friends with (financial) benefits
Moving in with a partner or friend? Your domestic arrangements can affect your financial obligations. Sarah Riegelhuth explains how to spot potentially tricky situations and avoid them. Buying a home …
Financial abuse happened to me and it can happen to anyone
She had a good job. Went to university. Owned a house. Life was pretty sweet. Until it wasn’t for Corinne Proske. The now GM of Good Shepherd shares what went wrong. I never imagined that I would be …
The superannuation reality check we unfortunately need
From divorce to endless travel to ignoring the paperwork, we learnt some cautionary tales when Women’s Agenda sat down with a small group of women in their mid-forties to talk superannuation, via a ro…
All female accounting firm claims national prize
Think men do better in financial services? Now’s the time to reconsider. A uniquely all female accounting firm, Healthy Business Finances, has claimed the top gong for bookkeeping at the 2017 NA…
Bitcoin? Low rates & high property prices may tempt Gen Y women
Will Gen Y women flock to Bitcoin, rejecting traditional investment options? Bianca Hartge-Hazelman from Financy reckons the lure is stronger than many people think. Between the digital currency Bitc…
Dave Hughes requested a pay cut for his co-host, what if Karl had too?
The Dave Hughes/Kate Langbroek partnership on KIIS FM, is, in no uncertain terms, the perfect combo. He is the burger to her fries, and together they make the drive home from work a little more bearab…
