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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...
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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...
Julia Gillard
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...
Image of march for justice protest in front of parliament house. Sign saying 'we are not satisfied! the agitation will go on'
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...
International women's day March 2021
29
Mar
2021

COVID recovery and attitudes to building back better on gender equity

The Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London, together with Ipsos MORI released a 28 country study on COVID...
04
Feb
2021

Leading light on women's leadership joins ANU

One of the world's leading thinkers and practitioners on leadership has joined The Australian National University (ANU) to drive better...
Picture of newspaper headline cut outs 'Oh Lord, the prime minister is a woman' and Turnbull's first day in charge. Includes pictures of Julia Gillard and Malcolm Turnbull.
25
Feb
2020

Media obsession with female PMs' gender worsening

Coverage of female prime ministers' gender and gender traits in the media is growing, new research from The Australian National University...

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