Almost every day when I open my browser to read the latest news, I see more statistics articulating the extent of gender inequality in this country. The pay gap, the lack of female business leaders, d…
When promoting true merit leads to promoting women
The first step to solving a problem is to admit that it exists, and that it’s in your power to do something about it. Co-operative and mutual enterprises regard themselves as ethical businesses. As me…
Penny Wong receives major non-partisan political leadership award
Penny Wong has been named the 2018 McKinnon Political Leader of the Year. She received the award for her leadership and advocacy in promoting tolerance and inclusiveness in Australia, and for playing …
White Ribbon Australia appoints new CEO Delia Donovan
Delia Donovan has been appointed the newest CEO of White Ribbon Australia. Her appointment follows a tumultuous period for the organisation with the departure of previous CEO Tracy McLeod Howe, after …
It’s not just the board and CEO that can improve workplace culture. Diversity is key.
The Governance Institute Australia is the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance. You can find out more about their full suite of courses and e…
Five things employers can do to better support women
Women are entering and staying in the workforce in greater numbers than ever before, but many of us are still fighting an uphill battle when it comes to career opportunities. We’re still earning…
Progress is too slow & the road is still too long but women have made gains
As an employment lawyer and consultant specialising in diversity, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about equality in the workplace. As 2019 kicks off, I’ve been thinking (again) in partic…
‘Remarkable & terrifying’: We ask female leaders to describe 2018 for women
This time last year, the predictions were rolling in regarding what kind of year 2018 would be, especially given the momentum #MeToo was gaining globally. Author Marianne Schnall declared it would be …
Empowering women to lead in Pakistan
Neetan Teejo belongs to the lower-caste Kohli tribe from Sindh, Pakistan. Like most Kohli people – who are marginalised from the rest of society – Neetan is a landless peasant (or Hari), living and wo…
Good news! More women appointed partner in law firms. BUT parity still well off
Forty two per cent of new law firm partners in 2018 are female, according to a survey of firms by the Australian Financial Review that’s been published today. While the number is still a fair way off …
