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Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, urges Americans to call out sexism against Hillary Clinton

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Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, urges Americans to call out sexism against Hillary Clinton

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The Guardian has published an article on the support that former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is giving to Hillary Clinton. She has urged Americans to call out sexism against the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton.

The Guardian has published an article on the support that former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is giving to Hillary Clinton. She has urged Americans to call out sexism against the Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton.

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Linda Burney becomes the first female Indigenous MP in Australia's history

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Linda Burney becomes the first female Indigenous MP in Australia's history

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Former New South Wales deputy Labor leader Linda Burney has claimed victory in the southern Sydney seat of Barton.

Former New South Wales deputy Labor leader Linda Burney has claimed victory in the southern Sydney seat of Barton.

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UNDP is preparing women to contest in the upcoming elections in Bougainville

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UNDP is preparing women to contest in the upcoming elections in Bougainville

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UNDP has been providing training to 25 aspiring women, offering information on advocacy and lobbying tools, and also a chance to network. 

To listen to Julie Bukikkun, UNDP Assistant Representative for Governance in UNDP PNG Country Office, speaking on ABC Radio Australia about how and why women should be more involved in leadership and policy-making please click here.

UNDP has been providing training to 25 aspiring women, offering information on advocacy and lobbying tools, and also a chance to network. 

To listen to Julie Bukikkun, UNDP Assistant Representative for Governance in UNDP PNG Country Office, speaking on ABC Radio Australia about how and why women should be more involved in leadership and policy-making please click here.

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‘The political system is misfiring’: Why young women don’t see themselves becoming politicians

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‘The political system is misfiring’: Why young women don’t see themselves becoming politicians

One hundred and twenty-two years after women in Australia won the right to vote and stand for parliament, it’s fair to say we’ve come a long way on women’s representation in politics. 

One hundred and twenty-two years after women in Australia won the right to vote and stand for parliament, it’s fair to say we’ve come a long way on women’s representation in politics. 

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Australia: How many women have been elected? What seats are in doubt? And other quick questions about the election results

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Australia: How many women have been elected? What seats are in doubt? And other quick questions about the election results

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Good evening Australia.

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country.

If you've been off enjoying a Sunday sesh or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

What's the latest result?

So far, the ABC has called 72 seats for Labor.

Good evening Australia.

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country.

If you've been off enjoying a Sunday sesh or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

What's the latest result?

So far, the ABC has called 72 seats for Labor.