Tag: Australian women

Business Council of Australia believes the childcare and paid parental leave systems are ‘broken’ and costing the country billions.

SPECIAL FEATURE: The role of women in the Anzac tradition is not just about the “one day” and fair recognition of women’s sacrifice and service; it’s also about how we understand quintessential “Australian” characteristics.

Julie Bishop among guests celebrating achievements of Aussie women in Britain at gala event held at Australia House in London.

Nominations are now open for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award 2014, which highlights the achievements of Australian women living in the UK.

Crossbench MP Rob Oakeshott says Australians should reflect on their attitudes to women following the ousting of Julia Gillard as prime minister.

OPINION | Julia Gillard might have known raising the gender card could be her downfall. And yet, the positive change this could effect may just be her enduring legacy.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has caused a media frenzy of both criticism and support after posing for Australian Women’s Weekly whilst knitting a toy kangaroo for the Royal baby.

Recent polling suggests that Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s attempt to reignite a political gender war has backfired, with the embattled Labor leader losing significant support amongst male voters after claiming that Tony Abbott would marginalise women and change abortion rights if elected to government.

Feminists fear a massive Labor defeat in September will set back their cause for up to a decade.

Feminist icon Ita Buttrose says it’s unfair Prime Minister Julia Gillard cops flak for her clothes, empty fruit bowl and her hair. Ms Buttrose also called for the introduction of quotas to address the minority representation of women in boardrooms.

Focusing on strengths and synergies, not stereotypes, leads to greater gender diversity and better outcomes in the workplace.

Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day. Thousands of events are held throughout the world to celebrate and inspire women; rallies, conferences, networking events, exhibitions, performances and fashion parades, to name just a few. We've brought you our pick of the best International Women's Day events in London.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | 8 March is International Women's Day - a global day of recognition and celebration of women. However, there is still more to be done to encourage gender diversity in management and senior business positions in order to gain from the benefits of a diversified workplace.

Nominations are open for the sixth consecutive Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award, which is supported by Australian Business and Qantas. The Award promotes, recognises and celebrates the achievments of Australian women in the UK and coincides with International Women’s Day.

Equator's WOW - Women of the World/ World of Women Festival (UK) presents highlights of the Australian WOW (World of Women) Film Festival on Saturday 23 February and Thursday 28 March at the Amnesty International Centre in London.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard addressing Opposition Leader Tony Abbott in the Australian Parliament, accusing him of sexism and misogyny - full transcript of the speech.

One can only imagine the distress and heartache that Jill Meagher’s family and friends surely experienced in the long days following her disappearance. Not knowing what may have happened to her, who might be involved and when they may see her again, there was, in that time nothing for them ...

TWEETS OF THE WEEK | Twitter trends hot for Julia Gillard's smackdown speech about Tony Abbott's misogynistic and sexist behavior.