Leadership Looking for talented politicians? Broaden your gaze, says Julia Gillard Stephanie Milione launched the report in Melbourne yesterday, with former PM Julia Gillard supporting the initiative through EMILY’S LIST.
News & Views Asking questions about Gladys Liu is not racist: Michelle Grattan Legitimate questions have been raised about Gladys Liu and her association, direct or indirect, with the Chinese Communist Party & the money she’s raised.
News & Views Merit? This minister is ‘not sure if climate change is manmade’ David Littleproud, the minister for water resources, drought, natural disasters & emergency management isn’t sure about climate change.
News & Views The frustrating debate about ending violence against women Is primary prevention being used as a cover for lack of action on keeping women & children safe from violence now? Dr Merrindahl Andrew says we need both.
News & Views Julie Bishop, Andrew Denton & the subject of sexism Channel 7 broadcast the final episode of Andrew Denton’s Interview for 2019 on Tuesday in which he sat down with the former foreign minister Julie Bishop.
News & Views Ricci Bartels isn’t a “dole bludger” or a “job snob” On Monday night Ricci Bartels spoke on ABC’s Q&A program about her life on Newstart after 46 years as a productive taxpayer.
News & Views #ArrestUs: 60 women who had abortions urge authorities to arrest them in NSW 60 women who had ‘illegal’ abortions have challenged authorities to #ArrestUs ahead of the NSW parliament debating a decriminalisation bill today.
News & Views Where would Australia be if we listened to Trump on refugees? What would our country look like if we acted on these xenophobic impulses and either failed to accept refugee settlement or, worse, sent them back?
News & Views The PM telling women to ‘contact the police’ is not good enough. Leaders must act on sexual harassment allegations How many more women need to flay themselves publicly before leaders take action on sexual harassment in workplaces, Kristine Ziwica asks.
News & Views Why is the government funding couples counselling that experts say puts women at risk? The government is spending $10million on “couples counselling” despite the fact in the context of domestic violence it is contraindicated for victim safety.
News & Views Sally McManus calls on John Setka to stand down On Thursday the ACTU secretary Sally McManus publicly called on the CFMEU’s John Setka to resign in the interests of the union movement.
Ed's Blog Anthony Albanese wants John Setka expelled from the Labor party over Rosie Batty remarks “I don’t want him in our party.” Anthony Albanese will seek to have union boss John Setka expelled from Labor party over comments about Rosie Batty.