April 1, 2021
Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?
In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.
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‘We can’t leave parliaments to men’: Leading in Spring Street
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February 18, 2021
‘We can’t leave parliaments to men’: Leading in Spring Street
Ask every female politician in the Victorian Parliament and they will most likely have that one story.
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Ask every female politician in the Victorian Parliament and they will most likely have that one story.
November 17, 2020
She Runs program aims to boost the number of women in politics as sexism scandals swirl
In a Perth workshop, 23 women have been learning to run.
The women are fellows at a "campaign school" run by the not-for-profit group She Runs, aiming to equip them with all the skills they need to run for and thrive in office.
September 23, 2020
Australia: Record numbers of women are having babies in the Federal Parliament and now coronavirus might help them
There's an unusual sense of calm inside Lisa Chesters' office.
A green square inside her clock is flashing as bells ring throughout the building.
Tony Abbott just proved why we’re all looking to women leaders to get us out of this crisis
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September 9, 2020
Tony Abbott just proved why we’re all looking to women leaders to get us out of this crisis
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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
Will the pandemic help or hinder an Australian “women’s wave” in politics?
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August 13, 2020
Will the pandemic help or hinder an Australian “women’s wave” in politics?
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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!
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Disillusioned with politicians and frustrated with politics in general? Stop complaining. Be the change you wish to see. Run for office and Get Elected!