Local Government releases annual Closing the Gap report on anniversary of national apology The 16-year anniversary since the national apology to the stolen generations comes at a time of significance for Indigenous Australia.
Appointments Guardian Australia appoints Karen Middleton as new political editor Joining Guardian Australia, Karen Middleton has over 30 years experience covering federal politics as a reporter, analyst and commentator.
Local ‘Historic milestone’: New Bill expanding Paid Parental Leave passes House of Representatives An historic expansion of Paid Parental Leave to 26-weeks has passed the House of Representatives, with the Bill now set to go to the Senate.
Local Anthony Albanese calls for men to ‘take responsibility’ for Australia’s epidemic of violence against women Ahead of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls on men to end Australia’s epidemic of violence against women.
Local Closing the Gap policies will fail without ‘fundamental change’, Productivity Commission warns Closing the gap policies, meant to improve outcomes for First Nations people, on track to fail, warns the Productivity Commission.
News & Views A look back at the legacy Scott Morrison has left behind for women After months of speculation, Scomo is stepping away from politics. Here’s what he did (or didn’t do) for women.
News & Views Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison will resign from politics in February Scott Morrison will retire from politics in early February, nearly two years since his election loss in 2022.
Local New inquiry aims to improve how justice system responds to sexual violence The Australian government has asked the ALRC to make an inquiry into the justice system experience of victims of sexual violence.
Soapbox Peter Dutton disguises his hatred with arguments of unity. It’s time he gives up the charade. Australia has been existing under the guise of unity for decades. Now, Peter Dutton is disguising his own divisive agenda the same way.
News & Views Donna Faragher, the last female Liberal in the WA upper house, will resign from politics Donna Faragher will become longest-serving female parliamentarian in Western Australia upon her resignation, effective in March 2025.
News & Views 61 women killed this year: The chilling toll of men’s violence When it comes to ensuring women’s safety in Australia, we’ve found ourselves in a very grim place this year. Here’s a breakdown of the stats.
News & Views Men did some ridiculous things this year. Here are our favourites We’re looking back at the Top 10 most ridiculous, funny, sensational things we’ve covered at Women’s Agenda this year.