sexism in politics Archives

MP Nicolle Flint calls out ‘sexist rubbish’ by wearing garbage bag dress. And gets cross-party support

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

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Vitriol towards Kelly O’Dwyer proves Australia’s undeniable ‘women issue’

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.

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Julia Gillard’s three year anniversary: Is Australia still struggling with a female PM?

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.

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Why Tanya Plibersek might be Australia’s second female Prime Minister

Bill Shorten says she represents the “Australian story”.

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Women’s March: Why women will rally against Donald Trump in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend

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.