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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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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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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…

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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 gender…

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06
Sep
2019

ANU and King's College London partner to advance gender equity

The Australian National University (ANU) will partner with King's College London to create an Asia-Pacific satellite of their Global Institute…