Australian politics

Lia Finocchiaro has been elected the first female Country Liberal Party chief minister of the Northern Territory in a sweeping win.

Australia’s progress on the national plan to end violence against women and children is given in Commissioner Micaela Cronin’s report. 

Minister for Women Katy Gallagher has introduced a Bill to Parliament today to establish the Independent Parliamentary Standards Committee.

Lawyer and founder of the Make Police Investigate Campaign Karen Iles calls for extensive reform to justice systems across Australia

Anthony Albanese discusses with Women’s Agenda the government’s pay increase announcement for childcare workers and his thoughts on legacy.

The defamation trial against Brittany Higgins, launched by former defence minister and WA Senator Linda Reynolds, begins today at the WA Supreme Court.

Linda Burney, Australia’s Minister for Indigenous Australians, is retiring from politics after a decades-long career in public service.

Domestic violence perpetrators should be treated similar to individuals who stalk politicians or engage in violent extremism, AIC says.

Women are placing less trust in the federal government than men in Australia, new international research has revealed.

Australia has submitted a national review on gender equality progress to the UN’s Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. 

Brittany Higgins has announced she and husband David Sharaz are expecting their first child, with friends and family sending well wishes.

Anthony Albanese has announced Ali France will run for her third election against Peter Dutton for the Queensland seat of Dickson.