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In Australia, young women are still being deterred from political careers: it’s time for change

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November 19, 2021

In Australia, young women are still being deterred from political careers: it’s time for change

By Ashleigh Streeter-Jones

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By Ashleigh Streeter-Jones

Australian politics, as told by women

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August 3, 2021

Australian politics, as told by women

Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

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Parliament's gender problem is as old as the institution itself.

Today on The Signal, a story of an alleged workplace assault in the 80s that's never been publicly heard before.

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'Toxic boys club': Women in politics join calls for code of conduct in parliament

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'Toxic boys club': Women in politics join calls for code of conduct in parliament

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Federal MPs have told a women’s leadership summit a "legacy of misogyny" and "sexist underbelly" continues to plague Australian politics and must be addressed.

Women from across the political spectrum have called for greater representation in parliament and a code of conduct to create a safer and more equal workplace.

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Federal MPs have told a women’s leadership summit a "legacy of misogyny" and "sexist underbelly" continues to plague Australian politics and must be addressed.

Women from across the political spectrum have called for greater representation in parliament and a code of conduct to create a safer and more equal workplace.

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

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April 29, 2021

How workplace sexism is roiling Australian politics

Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

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Around 120 years ago, Australia became the second country where women won the right to vote.

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Women’s day as record setting parliament sworn in

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Women’s day as record setting parliament sworn in

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The lower house of Western Australia’s newly elected 41st Parliament sat for the first time on Thursday, marking a momentous occasion with the swearing-in of a record number of women in the chamber and the first female speaker.

Of the 95 politicians who make up the upper and lower houses of parliament, 43 will be women after the upper house is sworn in next month.

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The lower house of Western Australia’s newly elected 41st Parliament sat for the first time on Thursday, marking a momentous occasion with the swearing-in of a record number of women in the chamber and the first female speaker.

Of the 95 politicians who make up the upper and lower houses of parliament, 43 will be women after the upper house is sworn in next month.

Women are scared to enter politics because of their past. I was one of them

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April 23, 2021

Women are scared to enter politics because of their past. I was one of them

Almost 10 years ago, I worked as a topless waitress. I never realised the profound impact those few months would have on my entire life

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Almost 10 years ago, I worked as a topless waitress. I never realised the profound impact those few months would have on my entire life

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

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April 19, 2021

Book: The shocking lies that reveal the truth about women in politics

Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

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Sex, Lies and Question Time
Kate Ellis
Hardie Grant Books $32.99

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Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians

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Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians

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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistreatment of female lawmakers and staff.

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SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistreatment of female lawmakers and staff.

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Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?

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Can gender quotas counter sexism in Australian politics?

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In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

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In recent months, Australians have grown accustomed to stories of sexual impropriety by their politicians dominating the news headlines.

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