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When will things improve for women in parliament? They already have

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July 3, 2023

When will things improve for women in parliament? They already have

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Let’s not sugar coat it, last week was a demoralising and often disturbing time to be a woman in Australian politics. While the media maelstrom swirled around a small number of women, the ensuing discussion about sexual assault and misconduct in the heart of our national democracy has swept up many current and aspiring female politicians, in addition to millions of politically engaged Australians. It’s left many of us asking: when will things improve?

Click here to read the full article published by The Sydney Morning Herald on 22 June 2023.

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Licia Heath

Let’s not sugar coat it, last week was a demoralising and often disturbing time to be a woman in Australian politics. While the media maelstrom swirled around a small number of women, the ensuing discussion about sexual assault and misconduct in the heart of our national democracy has swept up many current and aspiring female politicians, in addition to millions of politically engaged Australians. It’s left many of us asking: when will things improve?

Click here to read the full article published by The Sydney Morning Herald on 22 June 2023.

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Author
Licia Heath

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