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Independent MP Zali Steggall today made her maiden speech before a conservative-dominated parliament, calling on them to take action on climate change.

Gender equality is still light years away. So why are women still struggling to make gains in our parliament and what does this say about our democracy?

On the day Kerry Chikarovski lost the leadership of the NSW Liberal Party she was reminded of some crucial advice – ‘don’t let them see you cry’,

New research predicts Australia’s 46th parliament will be unrepresentative of the population when it comes to gender, cultural background and physical ability.

The last day of Parliament for the year somehow became one of the year’s most jaw-dropping, which says a lot considering the year in politics it has been.

In his maiden speech to Parliament, Senator Fraser Anning praised Australia’s former White Australia Policy and called for a ban on Muslim immigration.

It’s a matter of principle, says Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who is seeking legal advice over disgusting comments made by Senator David Leyonhjelm.

She becomes the 12th MP entangled in the citizenship saga that has plagued this parliament. Katy Gallagher believes she is eligible but wants doubt removed.

From Julia Gillard’s “misogyny” speech to Margie Abbott’s media blitz on behalf of her husband and US congressmen attempting to rewrite biology and take claim over women’s bodies, it’s been an extraordinary year for memorable sound bites concerning women, gender issues and the conversation about work, life and balance.