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September 1, 2020
Victorian local government elections could see a return to all-male councils, as fewer women stand because of coronavirus

There are fears October's local government elections could see a return of all-male councils in Victoria, with concerns fewer women will stand because of coronavirus impacts.

August 26, 2020
Pregnant MPs warn they are being shut out of inflexible Parliament

Pregnant federal MPs have warned they risk being shut out of parliamentary discussions because of the failure to agree on virtual participation wi

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

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August 12, 2020

Australia: Get elected by Ruth McGowan

Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!

Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!

Ten years since Australia got its first female prime minister, how diverse is our parliament?

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June 29, 2020

Ten years since Australia got its first female prime minister, how diverse is our parliament?

By Vivienne Pearson,

On 24 June 2010, Julia Gillard was sworn in as Australia’s 27th – and first female – prime minister. But a decade on, gender equality in politics has some way to go.

By Vivienne Pearson,

On 24 June 2010, Julia Gillard was sworn in as Australia’s 27th – and first female – prime minister. But a decade on, gender equality in politics has some way to go.

May 4, 2020
The quiet diplomacy of Marise Payne

On Sunday, Marise Payne left no one in doubt that Australia will use its suppression of the coronavirus to

Two women on the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission. Is it enough?

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April 3, 2020

Two women on the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission. Is it enough?

By Angela Priestley,

Jane Halton and Catherine Tanna have been appointed to the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.

By Angela Priestley,

Jane Halton and Catherine Tanna have been appointed to the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.