How many more women need to flay themselves publicly and disclose experiences of sexual harassment before leaders take action? Kristine Ziwica reflects on Australia’s long overdue #MPToo moment. On T…
Why is the government funding couples counselling that experts say puts women at risk?
As of 10.30am on Monday morning police will have dealt with around 320 domestic violence related matters in Australia. As of today, the 22nd of July 2019, 28 women have been violently killed in this c…
Sally McManus calls on John Setka to stand down
After a meeting in Melbourne on Thursday the ACTU secretary Sally McManus publicly called on embattled union leader John Setka to resign in the interests of the union movement, a request he is refusin…
Anthony Albanese wants John Setka expelled from the Labor party over Rosie Batty remarks
It is inexplicable to consider Rosie Batty a target for vitriolic abuse and yet she has been. On far too many occasions. Since the tragic and senseless murder of her beloved son Luke, she has worked t…
Why the raids on Australian media present a clear threat to democracy
Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, The University of Queensland The Australian Federal Police has this week conducted two high-profile media raids on journalists who have exposed government secrets and their sour…
Labor’s new leadership team & men ‘making way’ for women
Ensuring equal representation of men and women in his leadership team has been the first order of business for the newly appointed leader of the Labor party, Anthony Albanese. Wanting Senator Kristina…
Why millennials are flirting with the concept of non-democracy
If you’re a millennial, the state of the world might seem bleak. Generation X and Z are among the most disaffected youth we’ve ever seen; distrust in institutions, big companies, media and politicians…
An open letter to Marise Payne, our new Minister for Women
Dear Minister Payne, Congratulations on your appointment as our new Minister for Women. As our collective champion, you have been given a mandate to advance the safety and financial security of all Au…
Why Tanya Plibersek doesn’t owe it to women lead the Labor party
The blows keep coming. On Monday afternoon the deputy leader of the Labor party, Tanya Plibersek, announced she would not run for the party’s top leadership position vacated by Bill Shorten after the …
Vale Bob Hawke: A visionary, a larrikin and a formidable leader
Just 48 hours before the 2019 federal election, former Prime Minister Bob Hawke passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family. He was 89. Serving as Australia’s leader from 1983-1991, Ha…
