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August 18, 2013
10 Australian female politicians to watch

Julia Gillard may be out and 'sexygate' may be rumbling on, but let's not forget there are incredible female politicians in Australia

August 18, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Bridget McKenzie, National Party Senator for Victoria

Next up in our Women in Politics series, is Senator Bridget McKenzie.

August 18, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young

Next up in our Women in Politics series is high profile Greens Senator for South Australia, Sarah Hanson-Young.

August 18, 2013
Women in Politics: Fiona Patten, Leader of the Australian Sex Party

Possibly the most controversial inclusion in our Women in Politics series is Fiona Patten, Senate candidate for Victoria and Leader of the Australian Sex Party.

August 15, 2013
With defiant fury Cristina Fernandez launched the campaign for October election

In an extremely aggressive speech in the aftermath of primaries defeat, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez blasted the media for misinterpreting electoral results, charged against the Mayor of Tigre Sergio Massa who was the big winner on Sunday, pressed for full commitment from her allies

August 15, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Senator Michaelia Cash

Today we continue our series Women in Politics, with Michaelia Cash, the Senator for Western Australia (Liberal), who hit the headlines back in June when she attacked Senator Penny Wong for betraying Julia

August 14, 2013
The Women Of The Cambodian Spring

During the country's most recent election, opposition parliamentarian Mu Sochua saw her brave countrywomen standing up to corruption and demanding change.

August 13, 2013
Australian Women in Politics: Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Federal Liberal Party

At 38, Julie Bishop had achieved what many young lawyers aspire to do. Having worked as a barrister and a commercial litigation solicitor, she was managing partner of a national law firm’s Perth office.

August 12, 2013
Australia's Sarah Palin, and One Nation Candidate Aborts Election Bid Due to Pressure Over Viral Video

Stephanie Banister, dubbed as the "Sarah Palin of Australia", has dropped out of the election race on August 10 after committing several interview blunders and calling Islam a country.