By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers It all began on 28 June, during a parliamentary debate about pepper sprays and violence against women. Senator David Leyonhjelm shouted at … [Read more...]
Adore Beauty promoting Inspirational Women with 'She Works Wonders'
One of Australia's most successful female entrepreneurs, Kate Morris, is launching a new campaign to celebrate inspirational women across Australia. Launching tomorrow, on International Women's Day, … [Read more...]
University of Melbourne to address under-representation of women in politics
The University of Melbourne is offering the first Australian university program to address the continued under-representation of women in parliament. The Pathways to Politics Program for Women was … [Read more...]
Female Politicians gather in Canberra to Inspire our Female Leaders of Tomorrow
Julie Bishop may not be a feminist, but she's happy to take some time out of her busy schedule to do her bit for gender equality in Australia. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, joined other female … [Read more...]
Senator Fiona Nash pays tribute to health professionals in remote Australia
Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, today paid tribute to the nurses and other allied health professionals who deliver health services in Australia's remote communities. Opening the Council of … [Read more...]
Alexandra Tselios interviews former Senator Helen Coonan
Publisher of 'The Big Smoke' Alexandra Tselios interviewed former Federal Senator Helen Coonan (pictured) about being a successful career woman and ‘how to have it all’. This interview was originally … [Read more...]
Julia Gillard’s new leadership role in the developing world
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the only multilateral partnership devoted to providing the world’s … [Read more...]
Legalising Pot in Australia will reduce Violence says Leader of the Sex Party
Leader of the Australian Sex Party, Fiona Patten (pictured) says legalising marijuana in Australia is the most effective and immediate way of reducing alcohol-fuelled violence on our city … [Read more...]
Australian women are not getting a fair go in politics
Leading growth strategist and culture specialist Pamela Young (pictured) argues that recent events in Australian politics suggests this country is moving backwards on the issue of diversity and gender … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW
We conclude our Women in Politics series with Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW. So if you reside in NSW and vote for the Australian Greens in the Senate at tomorrow's … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Teresa Gambaro, Federal Member for Brisbane
We continue with our Women in Politics series with the Hon. Teresa Gambaro MP (Liberal), Federal Member for Brisbane, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance and for … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Kelly O’Dwyer, Federal Member for Higgins
Next up in our Women in Politics series is Federal Member for Higgins in the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer MP (Liberal). The key message conveyed in Kelly O’Dwyer’s maiden speech … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young
Next up in our Women in Politics series is high profile Greens Senator for South Australia, Sarah Hanson-Young. The Liberal Party have let it be known that the 31 year old Senator is in for the fight … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Fiona Patten, Leader of the Australian Sex Party
Possibly the most controversial inclusion in our Women in Politics series is Fiona Patten, Senate candidate for Victoria and Leader of the Australian Sex Party. Fiona Patten is regarded by many as … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Bridget McKenzie, National Party Senator for Victoria
Next up in our Women in Politics series, is Senator Bridget McKenzie. Tall and blonde, Ms McKenzie gained unwanted media attention last year when fellow National Party Senator Barnaby Joyce referred … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Senator Michaelia Cash
Today we continue our series Women in Politics, with Michaelia Cash, the Senator for Western Australia (Liberal), who hit the headlines back in June when she attacked Senator Penny Wong for betraying … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Federal Liberal Party
In the latest installment of our Women in Politics series, we gain a little more insight into the Hon Julie Bishop MP (Liberal), Member for Curtin, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Senator Christine Milne, Leader of the Australian Greens
In the fourth of our series on Women in Politics, we speak to Leader of the Greens, Senator Christine Milne. Christine Milne, Senator for Tasmania and Leader of the Australian Greens, is one of … [Read more...]
Jenny Macklin will tackle Inter-Generational Unemployment if ALP is Re-elected
In the third of our women in politics series we speak to Jenny Macklin MP (ALP), Member for Jagajaga, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Minister for Disability … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Kate Ellis Speaks Out Against Sexism
Continuing our series on women in federal politics, we meet the Hon Kate Ellis MP (ALP), Federal Member for Adelaide, Minister for Early Childhood, Childcare and Youth, Minister for Employment … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Anna Burke, Speaker of the House of Representatives
In the lead up to the Federal Election on 7 September 2013, Australian Women Online will be profiling women from the major political parties in both houses of Federal Parliament. First up is Anna … [Read more...]