Career, culture and character: New Zealand’s three women Prime Ministers

When Jacinda Ardern became New Zealand’s Prime Minister in 2017, not only was she the youngest PM in 150 years, but she was also the country’s third female leader. When it comes to women in politics in general, there seems to be a lot that we could learn from our neighbours.

Women in music – Searching the canon

We need to keep shining a light on the amazing creative work being undertaken by women across so many artistic fields, otherwise women will once again be notable largely by their absence.

Why the lost girls of ‘Hanging Rock’ still haunt us

As the new TV adaption of ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ premieres, the story still draws us in with enduring themes of female empowerment, lost children and the deep mystery of Australia’s brutal landscape.

The power of parity: Australia’s progress on gender equality

Australia ranks well in terms of gender equality in the Asia-Pacific, however progress on key indicators such as gender wage gaps and women’s political representation has stagnated in recent years. Shifts in attitudes towards gender are required to unlock the full potential of women in society.

Lessons for the WPS agenda in the Solomon Islands

Women’s rights in the Solomon Islands remain poor, despite Australia’s efforts to promote the UN ‘Women, Peace and Security’ agenda in the region.

Sexy selfies continue a complex game of evolution

Young women posting alluring photos of themselves online say less about gender discrimination – or those taking the sexy selfies – than about the economies they live in.

What about the survivors?

Research into those who have sustained traumatic brain injuries has been largely gender-neutral, however practitioner and UWS academic, Kate O’Reilly is currently conducting a study into the effects of brain injury on women.