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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.
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…
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…
Julia Gillard on making space for other female leaders
Australia’s first female prime minister gets candid about women’s leadership, mentorship and life beyond politics.
Politics is still a man’s world. Let’s reimagine the law of this jungle
Writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, Julia Baird considers how far the major parties still have to come to truly represent women and gender diverse…
Blink and you’ll miss it – women’s safety and the federal election
As Australians start to vote early in the lead up to election day, where is women’s safety on the agenda?
The Coalition’s troubled relationship with women
The Coalition is struggling to win support from women – a problem raised in a review of its last election defeat that has only grown worse under…