“There’s no sign of improvement in my view, certainly not online or on Twitter.” These were the words of former MP Craig Emerson yesterday, when asked about the treatment of women in…
Migrant grandparents to fill childcare gap, but at what cost?
In Australia, reliance on grandparents for childcare is widespread, and now that school holidays are upon us, many parents are turning to grandparents to support them to balance work and care over the…
‘Ban Gavin McInnes’: Marcia Langton, Nyandol Nyuon & Kerryn Phelps lobby Parliament to act
On the lawns of Parliament House this morning, three fed-up women– Dr Kerryn Phelps, Professor Marcia Langton and lawyer Nyadol Nyuon– will directly lobby Immigration Minister David Colema…
‘Respect for women in politics is years behind’:Julia Banks quits the Liberal Party
The Morrison government has been dealt another critical blow this morning, after influential MP Julia Banks quit the Liberal Party in favour of the crossbench. Banks, who was a vocal opponent of the g…
‘We are tarred with her brush’: A gaggle of men at the top will always trump a woman in power
It’s been three days since ABC MD Michelle Guthrie was sensationally sacked, and presumably several weeks brewing before that. And yet, still no definitive word as to why. What we do know howeve…
Wentworth by-election: Kerryn Phelps promises to bring ‘integrity’ back to politics
There’s been a spotlight on Wentworth ever since former PM and long-term seat holder Malcolm Turnbull was ousted from the top job last month. Following Turnbull’s departure from Parliament…
Julie Bishop deserved so much more from the party she served loyally for decades
Last week’s mass government tantrum proved just one thing: The Liberal Party stands united in its complete contempt for women. How else can the rejection of Julie Bishop’s prime ministeria…
Children self harm on Nauru as NZ urges Australia to reconsider resettlement offer
While Australians wake up to yet another self-interested leadership coup ignited by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, children on Nauru are committing despairing acts of self harm with little to no …
Note to Peter Dutton: Most of us support the “PC agenda” of Australian business
As Home Affairs Minister, you’d assume Peter Dutton had a lot on his plate. You’d assume that matters of national security, counter-terrorism, immigration and border protection would be co…
Labor MP Emma Husar takes leave amid allegations she bullied staff
Federal Labor MP, Emma Husar has taken personal leave today, amid an investigation into the allegations she bullied staff and instructed them to undertake various household chores including babysittin…
