Australian politics

Former Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Australian and Minister for Defence Jo Tarnawsky has reached a confidential settlement.

A business leader turned Independent MP, Allegra Spender is bringing a strong voice to women, climate action and economic reform. 

Rallies were held around Australia over the weekend, making powerful calls for an end to deadly violence against women.

Monday’s episode of Q+A neglected a major issue that raises questions on the political and media value placed on disability.

Recognising the urgent need for policies to support women, the Working with Women Alliance make recommendations ahead of the federal election

A group of leading businesswomen and philanthropists have created a fund to get more female independents elected to parliament. 

For the first time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his support for a flat-fee system of universal childcare.

Casual employment has dropped and more permanent jobs have been created due to IR reforms from the Albanese Government, ACTU report says.

Australian charities and Independents have called a stitch up on an electoral reforms bill that passed through Parliament.

In his first major speech of the year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined his re-election pitch, saying voters have a clear choice.

Tech executive Gisele Kapterian defeated Nynggai Warren Mundine in the race to be preselected for the blue-ribbon Sydney seat of Bradfield. 

Amanda Rishworth will become the new Minister for the NDIS in a cabinet reshuffle that sees four women promoted to new roles.