Last Wednesday first term Labor MP, Emma Husar, announced she would not recontest the Western Sydney seat of Lindsay at the next election amid allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and misconduct…
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…
Granting half a billion dollars without a tender? It’s insulting to the intelligence of Australians
“We need to respect the intelligence of the Australian people.” I remember very clearly hearing the then-Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull speak these words on the afternoon he mounted his chal…
Angela Williamson’s bravery in sending the abortion tweets that led to her sacking
The hypocrisy is blatant. How many senior men have managed to talk their way out of sexual harassment allegations? Assault? Bullying? Misconduct? Meanwhile, a woman takes a stand on a personal and pol…
How women are likely to fare in the super Saturday by-elections
By-elections are a very big deal and there are five taking place on Saturday. The results will represent a significant indication to the government, the opposition and the various independent parties …
The truth about why political staffers rarely speak out about harassment
In the world of politics, nightmares are the rule and dreams are the exception for staff. The nightmares linger in the corridors, taking the form of endless hours in the office, the dirt unit operativ…
The last thing Laa Chol deserves is to have her death misconstrued for political gain
She was 19. A talented soccer player, an adored daughter and an aspiring lawyer. In the early hours of Saturday morning Laa Chol was stabbed to death, becoming the 37th woman in Australia murdered vio…
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…
‘This is not just my fight. It’s a fight for women across Australia’: Sarah Hanson-Young
Want 53,745 reasons to hope? In five days a crowdfunding campaign to support Sarah Hanson-Young in the defamation proceedings she has brought against David Leyonhjelm has raised $53,745. .@JaneCaro &a…
We’ve been having the wrong conversation about childcare changes
It is one week into the childcare changes, and the Government is forcing women into having the wrong conversations. For the last week – in corridors, in playgroups, in professional groups, and over th…
