Tag: Gender equality
Which Australian states and territories perform best on gender representation in parliament? We crunched the numbers
When it comes to gender equality in parliament, some states perform better than others - and this has implications for policy-making.
Misinformation, abuse and injustice: breaking down the Olympic boxing firestorm
The controversy and misinformation that engulfed Algerian boxer Imane Khelif showcases failings from major sports organisations to individuals.
Josh Frydenberg rules out seeking Kooyong preselection
The former treasurer’s quick decision comes after a public backlash against the possibility he could push aside an already preselected woman.
Women are 14 times more likely to die in a climate disaster than men. It’s just one way climate change is gendered
Women and gender-diverse people bear the brunt of climate change’s negative affects. If Australia wants to be taken seriously on climate action, this needs addressing.
‘Play well, win well’: new Australian sports chair Kate Jenkins faces challenges and opportunities
Former sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins is now the chair of the Australian Sports Commission. What should her immediate focuses be for sport in this nation?
Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can we do to address it?
Gender violence has captured the attention of policy makers and the public. There’s many things that can be done, both in the short and long term.
‘Inequality serves no-one’: Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality - but is it any good?
While there is much to applaud in the government’s strategy, it neglects to deal with the unequal gender impacts of climate change.
What’s the secret to attracting more women into politics? Give them more resources
New research shows giving women more resources to balance their competing work and domestic lives would help even gender disparity at all levels of political representation.
In 5 years, this Australian astrophysics lab reached 50% women. Here’s how they did it
With an evidence-based strategy and careful evaluation, gender parity in science is achievable.