Dr Sonia Palmieri is a consultant in gender and political leadership, and was formerly t
Feminist Forum: Discrimination + Harassment of Women in Politics
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August 5, 2016
Julia Gillard, former Australian prime minister, urges Americans to call out sexism against Hillary Clinton
The Guardian has published an article on the support that former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard is giving to Hillary Clinton.
July 7, 2016
Linda Burney becomes the first female Indigenous MP in Australia's history
Former New South Wales deputy Labor
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Sue Lines
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February 24, 2016
Sue Lines
Member of Parliament in Australia
Member of Parliament in Australia
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Member of Parliament in Australia
April 9, 2015
UNDP is preparing women to contest in the upcoming elections in Bougainville
UNDP has been providing training to 25 aspiring women, offering information on advocacy and lobbying tools, and also a chance to network.
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Parliamentary elections in Australia
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Parliamentary elections in Australia
Women represent 25% of the parliament with 37 seats out of 150 and while there is no legal quota system, there are voluntary political party quotas in place.
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February 18, 2026
To survive, the Liberal party needs to win back women and young people. It’s going about this the wrong way
Since its historic defeat at the last federal election, the Liberal party has been engaged in a frenetic search for its internal compass.
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MP Sharon Claydon (Australia)
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January 28, 2026
MP Sharon Claydon (Australia)
Interview with Sharon Claydon MP (Australia)
MP Sharon Claydon
Interview with Sharon Claydon MP (Australia)
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Interview with Sharon Claydon MP (Australia)