women in politics

Australia could see its first job-sharing candidates running for a single seat in parliament in the next federal election.

Recent research has revealed some stark findings that young women are put off entering parliament and working in politics.

In a series of interviews with young people, it was clear that young women feel reluctant to become a member of federal parliament.

Former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has been appointed as the United Nations’ Special Envoy for Myanmar.

Even the most trusting individual would be moved to raise an eyebrow at the latest advice proffered by former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

Former Deloitte consultant Roanne Knox is reportedly the only Liberal candidate to throw her hat in the ring for preselection in Wentworth.

Two women candidates lost to former member for Goldstein Tim Wilson in the Liberal party’s preselection vote over the weekend.

Dame Margaret Guilfoyle, a Liberal Senator from 1971-1987, was the first woman to hold a cabinet ministerial portfolio in Australia. Now, there will be a Liberal party women’s network, named in her honour.

Several female MPs, including ministers Tanya Plibersek and Linda Burney, wore yellow in parliament to raise awareness for endometriosis.

Independent MPs Allegra Spender and Zoe Daniel have issued a call to action on domestic violence in parliament.

The House of Representatives has paid tribute to the late Senator Linda White and the late Peta Murphy MP, remembering the strong legacy of women in politics they left behind.

Bob Katter has aggressively – dare I say emotionally – confronted Nationals Senator Ross Cadell outside an inquiry in Orange.