Women's Agenda

The Women to Watch in Australia's legal sector These trailblazers are proving that when women’s expertise is supported, the law can be a force for meaningful change.

The legal landscape in Australia is increasingly being shaped by women; however, breaking through to leadership is still a challenge.

These are the trailblazers changing that current reality.

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Closing the leadership gap: How women are driving change in Australia’s legal profession Women are increasingly shaping the legal landscape in Australia, everywhere from the courtroom to community advocacy and legal reform.

Women are increasingly shaping the legal landscape in Australia, everywhere from the courtroom to community advocacy and legal reform.

Despite this, breaking through to senior leadership remains a persistent challenge.

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Women to watch: The leaders driving science innovation in Australia From neuroscience and cancer research, to marine ecology and renewable energy, these trailblazers are driving breakthroughs

To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), we’re elevating and celebrating some of the country’s most inspiring women in science.

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Iran’s escalating unrest: What’s driving the protests and why it matters Protests in Iran have profoundly escalated in recent weeks, with an economic crisis fueling an ongoing anti-government movement.

Protests in Iran have profoundly escalated in recent weeks, with an economic crisis fueling an ongoing anti-government movement.
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'Even our strongest are human': Hero police officer Amy Scott diagnosed with breast cancer Hero police officer Amy Scott has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, with the news igniting community support

'Even our strongest people are human'

Hero police officer Amy Scott has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.

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National bulk billing rates nearly double in a year, new report shows GP bulk-billing has jumped sharply since the federal government rolled out new incentives, according to new survey data.

GP bulk billing has jumped sharply since the federal government rolled out new incentives, with new survey data showing the percentage of fully bulk-billing clinics has nearly doubled over the past year.
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Row With Flow: The all-female crew crossing the Atlantic for a greater purpose A crew of three women, Row with Flow, take on the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean, rowing 3000 miles non-stop and unsupported.

A crew of three women, Row with Flow, take on the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean, rowing 3000 miles non-stop and unsupported.
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Female-founded travel startup Heartful to close after cyberattack wipes out early revenue Female-founded, purpose-driven accommodation platform Heartful has announced its closure after an unexpected cybersecurity crisis.

Female-founded, purpose-driven accommodation platform Heartful has announced its closure after an unexpected cybersecurity crisis eliminated its core early funding source.
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What we know about the women victims of Bondi terror attack Beachgoers and walkers returned to the Bondi beach promenade on Thursday morning, four days since Sunday night’s massacre.

What we know about the women victims of Bondi terror attack:
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Ashton Hurn elected new leader of South Australian Liberal Party First term MP Ashton Hurn has been confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia today.

First term MP Ashton Hurn has been confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia.
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VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now th...

It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
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Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs Two organisers of a marathon have been arrested by Iranian authorities over images showing women not wearing hijabs in the race.

Two organisers of a marathon have been arrested by judicial authorities in Iran over images that emerged showing women participating in the race without wearing hijabs.
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The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her We can have a conversation about guidelines and scrutiny without pretending that Anika Wells has broken rules she hasn’t.

We can have a conversation about guidelines and scrutiny without pretending that Anika Wells has broken rules she hasn’t.
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Ban social media but drop ‘mandatory guardrails’ on AI? What about the kids The risks for teens span everything from mental health harm to reduced economic opportunity and poor educational outcomes.

The risks for teens span everything from mental health harm to reduced economic opportunity and poor educational outcomes.
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Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision as Israel cleared to participate Four countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate.

Four countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate.
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Vatican determines women shouldn't be ordained as Catholic deacons A Vatican study commission has voted for the second time to determine that women should not be ordained as deacons in the Catholic church.

A Vatican study commission has voted for the second time to determine that women should not be ordained as deacons in the Catholic Church.
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Chanel Contos spearheads campaign for 'opt-in' social media algorithms Chanel Contos is spearheading a new push to require social media platforms to offer an “opt-in” option to algorithms.

Chanel Contos is spearheading a new push to require social media platforms to offer an “opt-in” option to algorithms in a bid to prevent young boys and men falling into misogynistic spaces.
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Global experts call for mandatory strength warm-ups to protect female athletes As more women athletes compete in sport, a new set of global recommendations is calling for routine strength exercise warm-ups to be mandated.

As an increasing number of women athletes compete in sport, a new set of global recommendations is calling for routine strength exercise warm-ups to be mandated to reduce leg injuries and improve safety.
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Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it Ruth Limkin shares a practical guide that can help women in business mitigate burnout before it takes over.

Ruth Limkin shares a practical guide that can help women in business mitigate burnout before it takes over.
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'Feel like I can breathe again': Brittany Higgins responds to Lehrmann's failed appeal Bruce Lehrmann attempted to go back for his hat a second time, and failed again, with the Federal Court upholding Justice Michael Lee's 2024 decision.

Bruce Lehrmann attempted to go back for his hat a second time, and failed again, with the Federal Court upholding Justice Michael Lee's 2024 decision.
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Meta begins removing under-16s as Australia’s world-first social media ban kicks in As part of Australia's social media ban, Meta has begun removing children under 16 off its Instagram, Facebook and threads platforms.

Australia’s world-first social media ban is unofficially underway, with Meta beginning to remove children under 16 years from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms from today.
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Amazon contractor unfairly fired pregnant worker, Fair Work Commission rules The Fair Work Commission ruled that Amazon contractor Adecco unfairly and harshly fired a worker who informed the retailer she was pregnant.

In a recent case highlighting workers rights, the Australian Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruled that Amazon contractor Adecco unfairly and harshly fired a full-time casual employee who had informed the retailer she was pregnant.
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What social connection really means for families raising a child with disability Flying Fox’s camps and programs are fun, inclusive experiences that support young people with disability to socialise and build new skills.

Flying Fox’s camps and programs are fun, inclusive experiences that support young people with disability to socialise and build new skills.
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How women are using Ozempic in Australia With an increasing number of Australian women using weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic, new guidelines and research are emerging.

With an increasing number of Australian women using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, new guidelines and research have painted a broader picture of the impacts of the GLP-1-type medications.
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What I wish I knew before trying IVF Von Glass is among a growing number of women having children later in life. She shares more on her fertility journey.

Von Glass is among a growing number of women having children later in life. She shares more on her fertility journey.
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Climate inaction is a women’s issue – and the Coalition just made it worse The Coalition's retreat from net zero by 2050 reveals a disregard for what women actually want — stronger action on climate change.

The Coalition's retreat from net zero by 2050 reveals a disregard for what women actually want — stronger action on climate change.
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New resources launched to improve response to abuse of older women, women with disability A suite of training resources to help frontline workers respond to the abuse of older women and women with disability has been launched

A suite of new practical training resources to help frontline workers detect and respond to the abuse of older women and women with disability has been launched by the NSW government.
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Police call victim blaming comments a ‘media strategy’ in Hannah Clarke murder investigation Comments made by a detective after the murder of Hannah Clarke were part of a “media strategy”, according to new documents.

Controversial comments made in 2020 by a detective in the wake of the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children were part of a “media strategy” that had gone “ wrong”, according to new documents obtained by Guardian Australia.
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After losing COP31 bid, Australia must centre Pacific voices in Türkiye COP31 leadership must centre Pacific voices and push urgent climate action for vulnerable communities facing rising seas.

COP31 leadership must centre Pacific voices and push urgent climate action for vulnerable communities facing rising seas.
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Paid time for child safety isn’t optional. It’s essential Paid safety training and fair wages help early educators protect children, strengthen trust, and lift quality across early learning.

Paid safety training and fair wages help early educators protect children, strengthen trust, and lift quality across early learning.
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