News & Views ‘We are not made safer by our leaders beating the drums of war’: Penny Wong on China Penny Wong has said the federal government is undermining Australia’s relationship with China by utilising unnecessary war rhetoric.
Politics ‘Stop focusing on splashy headlines’: Penny Wong schools Morrison on China Penny Wong has extended some choice words to PM Scott Morrison over his handling of Australia’s rapidly eroding relationship with China.
News & Views Australians want climate action. But as Penny Wong says, Morrison Govt increasingly ‘internationally isolated’ “Your government is increasingly isolated internationally on climate,” said Senator Penny Wong in Senate Estimates.
News & Views “Every woman and every girl has benefited from Susan Ryan’s leadership.” Penny Wong honours Susan Ryan Senator Penny Wong has given a moving condolence motion for Susan Ryan, the former ALP senator and minister.
News & Views Diplomacy & defence remain a boys’ club, but women are making inroads A three year study by the Lowy Institute has revealed the international relations sector, including defence & diplomacy remain a boys’ club.
News & Views Labor’s new leadership team & men ‘making way’ for women Ensuring equal representation of men & women in Labor’s leadership team has been the first order of business for Anthony Albanese.
Politics Majority of Labor’s senior women are rallying behind Anthony Albanese As the ALP tries to regroup after losing the seemingly “unlosable” election, one man has been touted as the party’s next leader: Anthony Albanese.
News & Views Labor put women front & centre at campaign launch On Sunday the Labor party formally launched its election campaign with women front and centre. It’s something the Liberals will struggle to replicate.
News & Views Penny Wong receives major non-partisan political leadership award Penny Wong has been named the 2018 McKinnon Political Leader of the Year for her leadership &advocacy in promoting tolerance and inclusiveness in Australia.
Politics Julie Bishop deserved so much more from the party she served loyally for decades Julie Bishop confirmed Sunday that she was resigning as Foreign Affairs Minister and would not serve in Scott Morrison’s Cabinet.
News & Views Michaelia Cash withdraws ‘disgraceful & sexist’ comments about Bill Shorten’s staffers The employment minister Senator Michaelia Cash has been forced to withdraw comments she made in senate estimates regarding rumours about Bill Shorten’s staff members.
Advice Why it was critical for Gillard’s female ministers to stay on News that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s front bench is set to contain a record number of women is welcome news.