If you have hoped, like I have, that Australia has somehow moved beyond a point where the blatant sexualisation of female politicians – whereby the body parts of a Prime Minister are presented o…
The election’s been called, so are leaders prioritising the female vote?
It’s official. The federal election has been called for May 18 by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison this morning. And with the news, came an immediate torrent of campaign activity from all major pa…
Teena McQueen’s most memorable moments from Q&A last night
The Liberal Party’s Federal VP Teena McQueen sure knows how to make an impact, but is it one the Government would be happy with? Ummmm, we’re not so sure. Last night on Q&A, McQueen se…
‘It became a house of horrors’: Julia Banks opens up on The Project on her exit from the Liberal Party
Former Liberal MP turned cross bencher Julia Banks declared that the Liberal Party is decades behind the business world in relation to women, while delivering a blistering assessment of the situation …
Julie Bishop reveals the extent of her colleagues’ betrayal
When Peter Dutton challenged Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership of the Liberal party, and thus the Prime Ministership, in August 2018 it set off a series of baffling events. Australian politics veere…
Julie Bishop is leaving politics, declares there are women eager to take her place
It wasn’t so long ago that Julie Bishop was one of three people in contention to be the next prime minister of Australia, but today she announced she won’t contest the next election. She s…
Politics, not just conservative political parties, has a “woman problem”
For quite some time, it has been obvious that the Australian Coalition Government and the Liberal Party in particular, has a pretty significant “woman problem”. Late last year, the slow burn of Libera…
‘An equality agenda’: Daniel Andrews announces 50 percent female cabinet
Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has confirmed his commitment to an “equality agenda” starting with the appointment of three new women and an historic 50 percent female cabinet. New addit…
‘Respect for women in politics is years behind’:Julia Banks quits the Liberal Party
The Morrison government has been dealt another critical blow this morning, after influential MP Julia Banks quit the Liberal Party in favour of the crossbench. Banks, who was a vocal opponent of the g…
Julia Gillard urges the Liberal Party to rethink its view on quotas
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, has urged the Liberal Party to reconsider its view on gender quotas if its objective is to see more women in Parliament. Speaking on ABC’s AM about World Men…
