women in politics

Female independent MPs have called out the rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in Australia amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan has criticised a cartoon printed in a Melbourne newspaper for its “sexualised” depiction of her.

The UN General Assembly is far from having gender equal representation at its own table, debating on the highest level global issues.

Annastacia Palaszczuk said she is “absolutely determined” to remain in power, despite unfavourable polling and rumours of party discontent.

The former cabinet minister has spoken out about sexual harassment from a male colleague in Parliament House.

Women now comprise nearly half of elected politicians in Australia, according to reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Former prime minister of Finland Sanna Marin has faced backlash over Instagram photos of her attending a music festival in Helsinki.

For the first time, New Zealand has reached an equal number of men and women in its cabinet, with Willow-Jean Prime’s promotion.

“I didn’t always get it right” is not an admission we’re used to hearing from outgoing political leaders. Jacida Ardern is no regular leader.

As she prepares to deliver of her valedictory statement to parliament, Jacinda Ardern will be remembered as an outstanding prime minister – though perhaps not for reasons of her own choosing.

Marjorie O’Neill won one of two new seats won by NSW Labor exactly 4 years ago, having left a career in academia to pursue political life.

Courtney Houssos and Rose Jackson, both members of Labor’s Shadow Cabinet (and both working mums with small children) will lead the Labor’s Upper House ticket.