women in politics

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

Conrad Liveris is interviewing women politians in recognition of the centenary of Edith Cowan’s election to the WA Parliament in 1921.

Labor MP Kate Thwaites has issued a rallying cry to Parliament, urging colleagues to “do their part” to make the environment safe for women.

Brisbane City Council has come under fire for barring a request from Kara Cook, to participate in meetings remotely after giving birth.

Cori Bush’s win is one that will go down in the record books, and her victory speech matched the significance of the historic moment.

Jacinda Ardern has unveiled her new ministry, promoting Nanaia Mahuta to become the country’s first female Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Nicolle Flint shares more on some of the causes she is passionate about, like improving outcomes for those with endometriosis, and bettering the treatment of all women in politics.

In times of crisis it has been Jacinda Ardern’s way with words that has registered: “They are us”, “The team of five million” and “Go hard and go early”.

The Morrison government dispatched Senator Anne Ruston, Senator Michaelia Cash, and Representative Karen Andrews to defend the budget.

Lidia Thorpe officially joined the Senate in an historic moment on Tuesday, becoming the first Aboriginal senator for Victoria.

Federal MP Helen Haines has unveiled a $483 million plan to develop locally owned renewable energy projects in regional Australia.

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner has unveiled a majority-female cabinet – with six of the nine new cabinet members being women.