May 16, 2019
2019 election: Why politics is toxic for Australia’s women
Australian women in politics have had enough.
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May 9, 2019
Jacinda Ardern voted Australia's most trusted politician
Two weeks out from the general election, Australia says its most trusted politician is Jacinda Ardern.
Quotas and affirmative action in politics is ‘not good for women’: Bishop
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February 21, 2019
Quotas and affirmative action in politics is ‘not good for women’: Bishop
Former speaker and Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop says quotas and affirmative action in politics is ‘not good for women’ because they ‘become a permanent second-class citizen.
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Former speaker and Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop says quotas and affirmative action in politics is ‘not good for women’ because they ‘become a permanent second-class citizen.
February 21, 2019
Julie Bishop Quits Australian Politics, Adding to Exodus of Conservative Women
SYDNEY, Australia — Julie Bishop, the popular former Australian foreign minister, said Thursday that she would not run in coming federal elections, adding to the conservative government’s already-bleak image as a place that is inhospitable to women.
January 31, 2019
Jackie Speier nominates Christine Blasey Ford for prestigious Profile In Courage Award
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) announced she is nominating Christine Blasey Ford ― the woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, for a distinguished honor usually reserved for public officials.
January 30, 2019
Women are pushing to the front of the queue in 2019 Australian Politics
While the Liberal party ties itself in knots over how to get more women into Parliament, a female rebellion is building across the country.
January 21, 2019
Australian Minister for women to leave politics at election
Australia’s Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer said Saturday she will quit politics for personal reasons at this year’s election, adding to the list of female politicians to leave the ruling party, some citing disunity, bullying and intimidation.
Australia: Liberal women have little chance if the system still favours party cronyism
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January 15, 2019
Australia: Liberal women have little chance if the system still favours party cronyism
By Eugenie Joseph,
Many candidates – across all parties – are not selected on clear merit, especially for winnable seats.
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By Eugenie Joseph,
Many candidates – across all parties – are not selected on clear merit, especially for winnable seats.
Australia: Gillard to the Liberals: here's how you do gender equality
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December 11, 2018
Australia: Gillard to the Liberals: here's how you do gender equality
Julia Gillard, former prime minister, first ever woman prime minister of Australia, and member of a party with nearly 50 per cent representation in the parliamentary Labor Party has some advice for the Liberal Party.
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Julia Gillard, former prime minister, first ever woman prime minister of Australia, and member of a party with nearly 50 per cent representation in the parliamentary Labor Party has some advice for the Liberal Party.