Faces of change: why simply diversifying Parliament won’t shift its toxic...
The newly elected independents face a steep learning curve with the added pressure of having no one to show them the ropes. The post Faces of change: why simply diversifying Parliament won’t shift its...
View ArticleTo be truly representative, Parliament must become more family-friendly
There is absolutely no logical reason why politics shouldn't allow a work-life balance that doesn't burn out politicians. The post To be truly representative, Parliament must become more...
View ArticleThe Coalition has a nationwide women problem. What did the Victorian...
Where are Liberal and National women best and worst represented in federal, state and territory parliaments? Crikey takes a look. The post The Coalition has a nationwide women problem. What did the...
View ArticleThe Liberals have a women problem, but I’m still voting for them. Here’s why
Winning a fourth term in NSW could be a major step on the road to redemption for the Liberal Party — and may stop the teal wave. The post The Liberals have a women problem, but I’m still voting for...
View ArticleArdern and Sturgeon were ethical leaders — they knew when it was time to leave
Being an ethical leader means that your actions cohere with your words, and that you're genuinely focused on service to others. The post Ardern and Sturgeon were ethical leaders — they knew when it was...
View ArticleBlaming misogyny for women leaving politics is misguided and patronising
Many women have actively fought for positions of power. When they are ousted, it does no one any favours to swathe them in fragility. The post Blaming misogyny for women leaving politics is misguided...
View ArticleMorrison’s women problem
Former PM Scott Morrison has been criticised for his attitudes towards women on ABC's Nemesis, and Shane Drumgold's case against the ACT government begins today. The post Morrison’s women problem...
View ArticleBy-election loss an ominous sign for QLD Labor
Queensland Labor is in trouble after a huge by-election loss, Australian politicians are coinciding their parliamentary duties with major sporting events, and nearly all Gazans who had their visas...
View ArticleRats learn faster than men in the Liberal Party
The Liberals continue to grapple with their 'woman problem', two years after an election where lack of female party members was a key issue. The post Rats learn faster than men in the Liberal Party...
View ArticleAbbott wanted zero women: Bishop
Julie Bishop has alleged that Tony Abbott wanted no women in his 2013 cabinet, Australia 'alarmed' by Israel's dismissal of Zomi Frankcom's death, and Bridget McKenzie wanted heaps more cash for sports...
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