A sorry, inconclusive business
If nothing else the accusations of rape against Christian Porter have demonstrated how disastrous it is for the parties involved. There can be no criminal conviction or acquittal in this …
Parliament is built on male privilege. That must change
It’s a great privilege to be elected to Parliament and to create laws that shape society and guide workplaces across Australia. However, some male parliamentarians see it differently. For them …
Oh what a day!
Remember when Australia Day used to be a bit of a yawn, particularly for women who got so few gongs? This year will surely go down as the most controversial, …
Margaret Guilfoyle – unflappable big spender
Margaret Guilfoyle, a Dame, an accountant, a lawyer, first woman to be a cabinet minister and to hold a major economic portfolio (along with education and social security), has died …
Hear the voice
By his rude interruption of Social Services Minister, Anne Ruston, at a press conference last week, the Prime Minister epitomised the ongoing male domination that women face in having a …
The budget deficit
The Morrison Government has handed down a budget they’ve called the most significant since WWII; except if you’re a woman, an unemployed person over the age of 35, an older …
More evidence of female disadvantage
The Government is still not listening to women, not acknowledging the disproportionate impact Covid is having on them, and not doing anything about it. Chris Wallace at the 50/50 Foundation, …
Overworked, unemployed and more at risk – that’s women
An update from ABC News today – Covid favours men! The Treasurer admitted in July that women have borne the brunt of Covid-19 as their jobs disappeared at a faster …
NDAs silencing women
Hooray for the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins, calling out companies that use non-disclosure agreements to stop women complaining about sexual harassment. This week a former AMP employee revealed she …
Alan Jones
Racist, sexist, opinionated, offensive and contemptuous. Worse, Jones is a bully who wielded power over politicians, incited hatred and violence, promoted our most base instincts. Who could forget his vicious …
