Shocking. Brutal. Horrific. Appalling. Wretched. The murder of 21 year old Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne is all of this and more. This innocent woman, a friend, a daughter, a sister, a ni…
‘Remarkable & terrifying’: We ask female leaders to describe 2018 for women
This time last year, the predictions were rolling in regarding what kind of year 2018 would be, especially given the momentum #MeToo was gaining globally. Author Marianne Schnall declared it would be …
The power of having a head nodder in your corner
Karni Liddell was born in 1979 in Rockhampton, Queensland and when she was one she was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Her parents were told by doctors that she would never be able to walk and that…
How can women be equal at work when inequality at home still thrives (especially at Christmas)?
Most large organisations in Australia have set targets to minimise gender inequality. From pay transparency to flexible work, paid-parental leave top-ups to mentoring and unconscious bias programs. Bu…
Three policies we need to enact now to support working families
Leah Ruppanner, University of Melbourne As any parent can attest, the birth of a child unravels life into chaos. Babies – adorable little creatures – bring a whirlwind of nappies to be changed, bellie…
Not even men behaving badly gives women an equal shot at leadership
A New York Times report indicates that at least 201 prominent men in America have lost their jobs or roles after public allegations of sexual harassment since the Harvey Weinstein story broke the #MeT…
We despair. 10 women murdered in 22 days.
UPDATE: This piece originally counted 13 deaths but police have since confirmed one death was not suspicious. The number of verified instances of women killed by violence against women in the past 22 …
Unsurprising but totally shocking: Donald Trump mocks Dr Christine Blasey Ford
On the one hand, it shouldn’t be surprising. I know I shouldn’t be surprised. There is no rational basis for expecting anything else. On the other hand, it is entirely shocking and I shoul…
No woman wants to be called ‘babe’ or ‘the missus’ by their boss
It will never be said that 2018 was the year news stood still. There’s barely been a slow news day in the eight months and 27 days that comprise two thousand and eighteen. Fresh from the ousting…
Brett Kavanaugh & the ludicrous idea women confect harassment allegations
It’s the ultimate lose-lose. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. If a woman fails to publicly complain about sexual harassment, she will later be asked, with disbelief and incredulity, why? Why did…
