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04
Mar
2022

One in five Australians thinks women who say they were abused often make up or exaggerate claims of abuse or rape

A new global study carried out in 30 countries including Australia by Ipsos in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King…

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01
Feb
2022

What the research says: gender, culture and other forms of diversity in national security

Gender and other inequalities remain pervasive in national security. The under-representation of women, First Nations peoples and other minorities is…

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30
Nov
2021

Jenkins review needs urgent implementation: experts

Australia's leading institute for women's leadership is urging all political parties and independents to commit to implementing the…

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22
Oct
2021

Have “The Times” Changed? Examining Gendered Media Coverage of Kamala Harris Over the 2020 Election

In November 2020, Kamala Harris was elected to be the first female and first African American and Asian American Vice President of the United States…

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06
Oct
2021

Brittany Higgins takes up key women's leadership role at ANU

Former political staffer and women's safety and equality advocate Brittany Higgins has been appointed as the inaugural Visiting Fellow at The…

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01
Oct
2021

Australia has ranked last in an international gender pay gap study - here are 3 ways to do better

THE CONVERSATION - Australia has ranked equal last on a gender pay gap scorecard across six countries, according to a major report released today. It…

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06
Sep
2021

Leading Interviews Podcast: Professor Michelle Ryan and Carol Scwhartz AO

In this latest episode of Leading Interviews, our GIWL ANU Director, Professor Michelle Ryan, talks about organizational psychology and themes…

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03
Aug
2021

Binding code of conduct needed for safer workplace at Parliament House

Against the backdrop of a cold and wintry Black Mountain, Caitlin Figueiredo asked a question of those who had gathered to hear her speak: was it…

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30
Jul
2021

If Australia is serious about fixing the culture at parliament, this is the code of conduct we need

BLAIR WILLIAMS - Australia has been rocked by serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment that have poured out of parliament house this year…

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30
Jul
2021

Jenkins review: push for code of conduct on Parliament's workforce, MPs, journalists

CANBERRA TIMES - HARLEY DENNETT - MPs should face sanctions for bad behaviour in their parliamentary workplace, the Jenkins review of parliamentary…

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30
Jul
2021

All Parliament House staff may be forced to undertake sexual harassment prevention training

NEWS.COM.AU - HELENA BURKE - There must be an overhaul of the misogynistic and dangerous “boys club” many allege Parliament House is, including…

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30
Jul
2021

Code of conduct needed to stop sexual assault in Parliament

Australia must urgently adopt a code of conduct to prevent abuse, harassment and sexual misconduct in Parliament, say leading experts and former…

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22
Jul
2021

Parliament as a gendered workplace: towards a new code of conduct

On 15 and 16 July experts, politicians and staffers came together in person at the ANU and virtually across Australia and the world to come up with…

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16
Jul
2021

A code of conduct can help dismantle sexism in our Parliament

Australia has been rocked in recent months by numerous sexual assault allegations spilling out from the previously guarded corridors of Parliament…

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19
Apr
2021

Now for some better news: 9 Australians fighting for gender equality and making a difference

It feels like everyday brings more harrowing claims of harassment, bullying and abuse of women in our community... But there is hope. As a result of…

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10
Apr
2021

Not a plea, a demand: let's make misogyny history

As the revelations of violent, sexist and misogynistic conduct in Parliament House have poured out day after day after day, I have felt wave after…

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06
Apr
2021

A lasting women's movement must make sure to include all women

GIWL Research Fellow Dr Blair Williams writes for the Canberra Times Public Sector Informant.

Standing on the Commencement Column in…

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01
Apr
2021

It's teenage girls who deserve praise for speaking out about sexual assault

While being a good ally is important, it’s frustrating seeing teenage boys receive outsized applause for saying the same things as their female…

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