Centuries ago, women could “plead the belly” - argue they were pregnant to avoid the death penalty. It gave rise to the female jurors in Australian courtrooms.

A new survey shows Australian women have little trust in religious institutions, particularly when it comes to the protection of children.

Through acts of covert resistance, women have been driving change in family relationships, women’s sexuality and reproductive issues, and women’s cultural identities.

Police matrons in the 1800s opened the door for women to join the police force, yet most of us have never heard of them.