sexism in politics

Louise Milligan, Louise Milligan and Yasmin Poole took to the stage last night to talk about how to improve Parliment culture for women

Enforce stricter quotas, nurture girls’ leadership ambitions, appoint of women to boardrooms. Activists’ recommendations on battling sexism.

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.

Flint addressed the House of Representatives in Canberra, recounting the years of sexist abuse and stalking she has endured.

The governing party in charge of Japan’s Olympics welcomed five women into a board-meeting but said “look, don’t speak.”

If there’s no action in response to sexism at the highest level of government, the message sent is that misogyny is culturally acceptable.

South Australian MP Nicolle Flint has put herself in a garbage bag dress to call out sexism from ABC journalist Peter Goers.

Since announcing her resignation, Kelly O’Dwyer has faced ongoing trolling; labelled a ‘bitch’ ‘a dog’ and everything in between. We need to do better.

On June 24, 2010, Australia’s first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, was sworn into office by Australia’s first female governor-general, Quentin Bryce.

Bill Shorten says she represents the “Australian story”.

If you’re looking to gauge public sentiment ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration look no further than the bus permit applications.