Ali France — media reinforces disabling tropes for political points
A Courier Mail article on Ali France, the candidate set to take on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his seat of Dickson, tells a story all too common in discourses…
Cracks between Anthony Albanese and Tanya Plibersek surface in broken EPA negotiations
Originally Published on Women’s Agenda on 2 December 2024. A deal between Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and the Greens to create a national environmental watchdog has been withdrawn following a…
Jane Caro calls for men to ‘get active’ on International Men’s Day
Originally published on Independent Australia on 25 November 2024. A call for men to celebrate International Men’s Day raises deeper issues regarding gender equality and the lingering need to challenge…
Calls to address domestic and family violence met with more words
Originally published on Independent Australia on 9 May 2024. The Federal Government has been criticised after failing to take firm action in assisting domestic violence victims, writes Melissa Marsden. *…
Higgins rape case delayed following Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies speech
Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies speech has caused a delay of the trial of the staffer alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins (Screenshot via YouTube) This post was originally published on Independent…
People with disabilities marginalised in politics and wider society
This post was originally published on Independent Australia on 31st March 2022 Diversity in Australia’s federal and state parliaments has been a hot topic for debate in recent years. There’s…