Marking Gillard’s misogyny speech 10 years on
In 2012, then Prime Minister Julia Gillard became a global sensation when she stood in Parliament and railed against everyday misogyny in Australia.
Dr Elise Stephenson awarded WLIA Fellowship
The Women's Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) announced on 29 August that GIWL Research Fellow Dr Elise Stephenson has been awarded as their…
GIWL Research Fellow announced as part of UN Women's Asia Pacific '30 for 2030' initiative
The first cohort of young thought leaders have been recruited through UN Women’s flagship 30 for 2030 Network, including GIWL's own Dr Elise…
Getting diversity 'right' in Australia's nascent space industry matters
Dr Elise Stephenson, GIWL Research Fellow, has published an opinion piece about the importance of getting diversity 'right' in Australia…
Australia last in global gender pay gap reporting scorecard
Australia has ranked equal last in a scorecard on gender pay gap reporting across six countries, according to a new major international report.
Towards a feminist First Nations foreign policy
The potential impacts of a Feminist First Nations Foreign Policy is deeply transformative. But, it will also require a focus on medium to long-term…
Julia Gillard's new book on misogyny, ten years on from her iconic speech
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has released a book offering reflections on her infamous misogyny speech, marking its 10-year anniversary.
Exploring the evidence: 28 Days of Tweeting the Jenkins Review
In 2021, revelations of sexual harassment, misogyny, bullying and even criminal behaviour between and among parliamentarians and political staff…
Women could hold keys to election win
Women could hold the keys to the Lodge and election victory this Saturday, with new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) showing…
Most female candidates contesting unwinnable seats
Just two-in-10 female candidates from Australia's major parties are contesting winnable seats in the 2022 federal election, new analysis from…
Major policies and marginal women
Prof Michelle Ryan, Director of the Global Institute of Women's Leadership at ANU spoke to the Bubble Pop podcast for the Community Radio…
Why some women oppose gender equality
Anti-feminists, ‘tradwives’, and men’s rights advocates – why some women oppose gender equality (and what to do about it).
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When the State Daddy takes on the Daggy Dad
IT'S no secret that Australian politics is overwhelmingly masculine. Yet conceptions of political masculine identity have differed based on…
Women Aren’t Risk-Averse, They Just Face Consequences When They Take Risks
There are only 32 women among the chief executives at the largest 500 companies in the United States. As a result of these low numbers, professional…
Recordings from the Gender and Sexuality at Work Conference now available
Accelerating Gender and Sexuality Inclusion at Work was the theme of this year's Gender and Sexuality at Work Conference, which brought together…
Experts predict reckoning at polls
As Australia barrels towards the federal election, experts from The Australian National University (ANU) say voters may take their frustration with…
Doctor Who?
Survey shows there are less women in medicine than doctors think.
A survey of 425 UK medical professionals published in BMJ Open has found…
Medical equality undermined by mistaken doctors
Male doctors who overestimate female representation in the medical profession are also less likely to support gender-equality initiatives, new…