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Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope

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March 7, 2024

Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope

It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.

It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation remains a formidable challenge for women.

What’s the secret to attracting more women into politics? Give them more resources

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February 9, 2024

What’s the secret to attracting more women into politics? Give them more resources

With Victorian council elections to be held in October, the state government’s target of reaching 50-50 gender representation at the local level is under threat.

With Victorian council elections to be held in October, the state government’s target of reaching 50-50 gender representation at the local level is under threat.

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Women in power: the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections

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Women in power: the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections

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Almost every council in Australia has a gallery of “dead men”, says Licia Heath. In the Cairns regional council, the gallery of past mayors – overwhelmingly white and male – is in the civic reception room.

Almost every council in Australia has a gallery of “dead men”, says Licia Heath. In the Cairns regional council, the gallery of past mayors – overwhelmingly white and male – is in the civic reception room.

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Pathways to Politics Program for Women aims to increase female representation in Australian politics

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Pathways to Politics Program for Women aims to increase female representation in Australian politics

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Australia still lags behind countries like Iceland, New Zealand and Rwanda when it comes to female representation in parliament — but a national program is hoping to change that. Sallee Shepherd has always been interested in pursing a career in politics, but she knows the road to get there can be challenging.

Australia still lags behind countries like Iceland, New Zealand and Rwanda when it comes to female representation in parliament — but a national program is hoping to change that. Sallee Shepherd has always been interested in pursing a career in politics, but she knows the road to get there can be challenging.

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

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September 13, 2023

Climbing the ranks: Australia’s gender equity breakthrough

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

When Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney, decried the “unconstructive noise and aggression” in Australia’s Parliament this week, she wasn’t merely venting frustration.

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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

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Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire from politics

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Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire from politics

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Liberal senator Marise Payne has announced she will quit the Senate, calling time on her 26-year career in federal politics.

Liberal senator Marise Payne has announced she will quit the Senate, calling time on her 26-year career in federal politics.

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Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member

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Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member

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