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Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?
Albanese’s new cabinet is certainly a win for women’s representation. But the job isn’t done, writes Elise Stephenson, Australian National University and Blair Williams, Monash University in this article republished from The Conversation.
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With at least 19* women killed by violence already in 2025, where is gender-based violence on the agenda in the new parliament?
As the dust settles on the landslide Labor election victory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the National Press Club, outlining his…
Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture
In 2025, parliament’s implementation of the Jenkins review is due to be evaluated by an external independent reviewer. Have the recommendations been…
Glass ceiling or glass cliff? What awaits Sussan Ley as first woman to lead the Liberals
Sussan Ley’s ascension to head of the federal Liberal Party will be celebrated as a milestone that has eluded the party for years. But it’s not a…
Sussan Ley takes on Liberal leadership
Sussan Ley has been elected as the leader of the Liberal Party. But there are concerns she's on a 'glass cliff', as the first female…
Sussan Ley: Liberal Party’ first female Federal leader could face 'glass cliff'
The first woman leader of the federal Liberal party could be doomed to fail as she tries to rescue the party from one of its lowest points in the…
Reset or glass cliff?
Sussan Ley’s historic elevation gives the Liberal Party a fresh face. But without a compelling economic agenda, her leadership risks being undermined…
As some Liberals hail a 'new era', is it time to lock in gender quotas?
Sussan Ley has become the first woman to lead the Liberal Party in its 80-year history — but it comes amid renewed questions over gender quotas. GIWL…
Sussan Ley for Liberal leader? Is this the ultimate glass cliff?
The Liberal Party has long grappled – or some may argue, wilfully ignored – its problem with Australian women, writes Madeline Hislop for Women'…
Federal election 2025: New Labor MPs descend on Canberra for faction focus ahead of Caucus meeting
Anthony Albanese could be facing pressure for more female MPs to be elevated to the front bench during Labor’s caucus meeting on Friday writes Nicola…