Climate Liberal Bridget Archer crosses floor to vote for Labor’s climate bill Liberal MP Bridget Archer has confirmed she will cross the floor to vote in favour of Labor’s climate in the House of Representatives.
News & Views Our new parliament will have record numbers of women – will this finally make it a safe place to work? It looks as though the House of Representatives will have at least 57 women. What will it mean for the culture in parliament?
News & Views The future of Alan Tudge ‘still in process’, according to Prime Minister’s Office Alan Tudge faces the sack from the frontbench over seeking to promote his lover while they were in an undisclosed relationship.
Soapbox Women in decision-making positions improve outcomes for all of us Australians are now realising how diverse women’s leadership can help provide answers we need as we face the challenges of 2022 and beyond.
News & Views 3 out of 4 Australian women do not believe women are treated equally in politics A poll has revealed that 73 percent of Australian women aged 18 to 21 do not believe that women in politics are treated equally to men.
Employers The Coalition’s response to sexual harassment is being mimicked by employers defending their own claims As an employment lawyer I have noticed the same tactics being adopted by employers and in a more aggressive way than in the past.
News & Views Men in politics must stop feigning shock. Sexual misconduct allegations are nothing new The exposure of rape culture, the violence, the harassment – it’s been an unrelenting presence. So what’s with the “shock”?
Business ‘The rules of accountability’: Why our government continues to run its own game Leaders are held to a higher standard and should be because they are accountable for the culture and values of the organisation.
News & Views Scott Morrison faces pressure to take action over rape allegation against Christian Porter Scott Morrison faces a growing chorus of calls to take further action over the rape allegation against Attorney-General Christian Porter.
News & Views ‘No matters’ requiring Scott Morrison’s attention, as calls grow to stand down minister accused of rape Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the government minister accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in 1988 denies the historic allegations.
News & Views What about ‘respect, protect, reflect? Our leaders’ silence over parliament rape allegations is damning As for allegations made against one of his own ministers? Albanese, like Morrison is yet to speak up.
News & Views Third woman alleges sexual assault by same former staffer accused of raping Brittany Higgins A third woman has alleged she was sexually assaulted by the same government staffer accused of sexual assault by two other women.