News & Views ‘Reason over rage’: Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new political party Independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party, Community Strong Australia.
News & Views ‘Australians deserve to know’: Independents call on major parties to release 2035 emissions reduction targets Independent MPs have released a joint statement, calling on major parties across the country to release 2035 emissions reduction targets.
News & Views ‘Are you threatening me?’ Zali Steggall calls out ‘threat’ from Nationals leader David Littleproud Independent MP Zali Steggall has accused David Littleproud of “threatening” her, after the leader of the Nationals told her to “be careful” during Question Time.
News & Views Peter Dutton defends call for ‘temporary’ visa ban on people from Gaza Peter Dutton is not backing down from his call to impose a “temporary” ban on issuing visas to people escaping the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
News & Views ‘Teal’ is Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year ‘Teal’ has been chosen as Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year, in a nod to the several independent candidates who were elected.
Climate Debate begins on climate bill as Greens and independents look to strengthen it Debate begun on Labor’s climate change bill on Wednesday morning, as the Greens and several independents look to strengthen it.
Climate Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia From Barbados to Finland, we’ve seen women’s leadership on climate bring fair, innovative and ambitious policies.
News & Views Swimming Australia condemns use of Olympic swimmers on anti-trans billboards A conservative activist group has been threatened with legal action after it used images of some of Australia’s most prominent female swimmers in an ad campaign.
News & Views Helen Haines, Zali Steggall & Kerryn Phelps on getting elected and making a difference Dr Kerryn Phelps, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall joined Professor Kim Rubenstein for a discussion about improvingdemocracy.
News & Views Zali Steggall’s climate change bills rejected by Liberal dominated committee A parliamentary committee has recommended that Independent MP Zali Steggall’s climate change bills should not be passed by the parliament.
News & Views A Parents Strike? Yes, I quite like the sound of that The pandemic has highlighted the need for public policies and workplace practices that support parents and families.
News & Views Women dominate nominations for prestigious emerging political leadership prize Women politicians across each level of government have been shortlisted for the 2020 McKinnon Prize in Emerging Political Leadership.