News & Views ‘Much-loved’ Emma Bates becomes 26th woman killed by violence this year Emma Bates has been remembered as a “proud aunty” who had “the biggest heart” after her body was found inside her home in Northern Victoria.
Ed's Blog The hypocrisy of Tony Abbott’s ‘women advice’ isn’t lost on anyone. But let’s hope he’s taken seriously. Even the most trusting individual would be moved to raise an eyebrow at the latest advice proffered by former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.
News & Views ‘Larger than life’: Tributes flow for Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her outstanding legacy Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom leaves behind a legacy of “bravery and love” after she was killed in an apparent airstrike in Gaza.
News & Views Roanne Knox only person to nominate for Liberal preselection in Wentworth Former Deloitte consultant Roanne Knox is reportedly the only Liberal candidate to throw her hat in the ring for preselection in Wentworth.
Local Jodie Belyea pays tribute to Peta Murphy in first speech, urging politicians to ‘meet her political courage’ New Labor MP Jodie Belyea has given her first speech in Parliament, paying tribute to her predecessor, the late Peta Murphy.
Local Advocates warn rushed migration legislation may breach human rights The government has rushed legislation through the lower house that would force hundreds of non-citizens to facilitate their own deportation.
Local Female leaders urge government to remove the childcare activity test and give educators a 25% pay rise Female leaders are urging the government to fund a 25 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators, and remove the ‘Activity Test’.
News & Views Tim Wilson’s back: The Liberal Party’s missed opportunities for preselection progress Two women candidates lost to former member for Goldstein Tim Wilson in the Liberal party’s preselection vote over the weekend.
Soapbox Why has the Liberal party kept quiet about its new women’s network? Dame Margaret Guilfoyle, a Liberal Senator from 1971-1987, was the first woman to hold a cabinet ministerial portfolio in Australia. Now, there will be a Liberal party women’s network, named in her honour.
Appointments Leonie McGregor appointed CEO of the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service The PWSS is an independent and confidential service to support everyone who works or volunteers in a Commonwealth Parliamentary workplace
Politics Sudden cancellation of Australian visas for several Palestinians fleeing Gaza causing “significant distress” Several Palestinians fleeing Gaza have suddenly had their Australian visas cancelled, leaving them stranded in other countries.
Soapbox Bob Katter erupts at Ross Cadell in a verbal confrontation but it’s women who are ‘too emotional’? Bob Katter has aggressively – dare I say emotionally – confronted Nationals Senator Ross Cadell outside an inquiry in Orange.