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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.

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.

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.

March 19, 2018
Tasmania elects majority of women in Australia state first

Tasmania has become the first state in Australian history to elect a majority of female MPs to its legislature.

March 28, 2017
New female MPs set Western Australia Parliament record

The “boys club” environment at Parl

October 13, 2016
Former Australian P.M. says women politicians face threats of rape and violence ‘almost daily’

Former prime minister Julia