The 2022 federal election was a win for women candidates, and a historic moment in Australia’s journey towards a parliament that truly endorses and promotes gender equality in all its work. At this...
Category: Sexual Harassment
Bra-burning to Hollywood – trailblazing women in film
In an electric event held at the ANU last month, some of Australia's best female film makers and experts shone a light on a tough, sexist industry. The battle continues for female film practitioners...
The “weather event”: Australia’s stormy #MeToo movement
The #MeToo movement has powered an insurgency against sexism and sexual violence in Australia. From once-isolated survivors to political staffers, women everywhere are refusing to keep men’s...
Celebration becoming resistance: feminist night marches in Turkey
In Turkey, International Women’s Day is not celebrated only at corporate breakfasts and morning teas. It is celebrated on the streets and at night by marching, dancing, and chanting. At Feminist...
On Reckoning: when rape became the national conversation
Amy Remeikis, political reporter for The Guardian, has written and extraordinary essay, titled On Reckoning. This work tells of the moment when the personal became very political and when rape...
Will the Jenkins review fix parliament’s toxic culture?
In the wake of Brittany Higgins’ shocking allegations about being raped in a ministers’ office by a colleague, Prime Minister Scott Morrison initiated multiple inquiries. Arguably, the most...
How and why women become homeless
Coming Home is a narrative and political podcast about women’s homelessness, made in conjunction with Juno, a women's homelessness service. It tells the story of three women from Melbourne’s...
A ban on NDAs would rob women of choice
In recent negotiations on behalf of a woman who was sexually harassed at work, I found myself in an unusual position. My client sought an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). They generally prohibit all...
Lifting the lid on Sony’s toxic, misogynist culture
As a podcast junkie and host, people recommend podcasts to me all the time. A few days ago, I was recommended a pod called ‘Everybody Knows,’ hosted by Ruby Jones. What a great listen! This...