female politicians

A record-breaking number of female governors were voted into office last week in the midterm election — twelve women were voted in.

China’s president Xi Jinping announced his new leadership team this week and there’s not a woman in sight for the first time in 25 years.

NSW Labor’s deputy leader Prue Car has revealed on Twitter she will take leave after a large tumour on her kidney was discovered recently.

Former Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock has spoken out against the men in former President Donald Trump’s administration. 

Find out more about our new Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher, and the history of her work in Federal and State politics.

New research has revealed that a large cohort of young women are less likely to run for office or join a political party today than ever.

Flint addressed the House of Representatives in Canberra, recounting the years of sexist abuse and stalking she has endured.

Stacey Abrams has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her activism promoting non-violent change through the ballot box.

President-elect Joe Biden announces his pick of female members in several key cabinet roles across treasury and national security.

Joe Biden’s keeps his promise of a diverse team with a majority of women and almost half being persons of colour.

Senator Penny Wong has given a moving condolence motion for Susan Ryan, the former ALP senator and minister.

Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe joined Kat Henaway Wednesday afternoon in an online Zoom conversation held by Women for Election.