NEWS HIGHLIGHT
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.
Australian LGBTIQ+ politicians were hit with vile online abuse at the last federal election. The coming campaign could be even worse
New analysis of more than 100,000 tweets has found that queer Australian politicians suffer more personal abuse online than straight politicians.
What we're missing in the childcare equation
If you've ever had a baby, and a job, then you've probably also had this conversation. Do I go back to work? How much will childcare cost…
Women’s bodies are moralized more than men’s, study finds
New research from Professor Michelle Ryan indicates that people tend to view women’s bodies through a moral lens far more often than men’s bodies.
Victorian mental health nurses feeling unsafe, unsupported amid frequent assaults in hospital wards
The highest proportion of occupational violence and aggression was experienced at public hospitals and aged care facilities, according to a report by…
Short-term politics keeps stalling long-term fixes. This bill offers a way forward
Two federal politicians from opposing camps reached across the aisle this week to promote a valuable cause - the wellbeing of future Australian…
The guilt-filled juggle
Australia is known as the “lucky country”. So how did struggling to access affordable childcare become the norm? Professor Michelle Ryan on the At…
Fragile ground and a glass ceiling: how women entrepreneurs defy the odds
Dr Samira Nazar is showing women in the world’s most vulnerable regions can turn adversity into business success.
Blasting off: the ANU club reaching for gender equality in space
The students at ANU Rocketry are determined to launch women into STEM careers.
An end of year message from GIWL Chair, Professor Michelle Ryan
Thank you for your support of GIWL in 2024