Local Zoe Daniel could be decider in a potential minority government. Who would she support? Independent MP Zoe Daniel shares the realities of campaigning and the impacts of a potential minority government.
World How do the major parties stand on women’s representation? Here’s a rundown At the next federal election, the representation of women in each of the major parties’ leadership will have far-reaching impacts.
News & Views Uncertainty and pessimism abound. Will fear be enough to push Dutton into office? Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s bleakness is in a league of its own, writes Frank Bongiorno. Will fear be enough to push him into office?
Climate ‘No proper scrutiny’: Sarah Hanson-Young waves dead salmon in parliament to protest ‘rushed’ legislation Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has brought attention to environmentally damaging reform by waving a dead salmon wrapped in plastic in parliament.
Local ‘A relief’: Jo Tarnawsky reaches confidential settlement over parliamentary workplace dispute Former Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Australian and Minister for Defence Jo Tarnawsky has reached a confidential settlement.
Local What would a minority government bring to Australia? Independent MP Allegra Spender breaks it down A business leader turned Independent MP, Allegra Spender is bringing a strong voice to women, climate action and economic reform.
Local ‘Courageous, angry, passionate’: Rallies honour women killed by male violence and demand urgent action Rallies were held around Australia over the weekend, making powerful calls for an end to deadly violence against women.
News & Views Questions remain on disability despite shadow minister’s appearance on Q+A Monday’s episode of Q+A neglected a major issue that raises questions on the political and media value placed on disability.
Local Urgent policies needed: Working with Women Alliance shares election platform for women Recognising the urgent need for policies to support women, the Working with Women Alliance make recommendations ahead of the federal election
Local ‘Correcting the imbalance’: New $100,000 Vida Fund created to support female independents A group of leading businesswomen and philanthropists have created a fund to get more female independents elected to parliament.
Local ‘The big vision’: Anthony Albanese pledges to support a flat-fee childcare system For the first time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his support for a flat-fee system of universal childcare.
Local Casual employment drops as 230,000 workers get access to permanent jobs Casual employment has dropped and more permanent jobs have been created due to IR reforms from the Albanese Government, ACTU report says.
