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Many aspects of sexual assault law are 'broken and wrong'

In conversation with Grace Tame, Sydney lawyer Michael Bradley recently discussed the sexual assault legislative reform he is working on with the former Australian of the Year, how to support survivo

Women have been at the centre of political debate in the past two years. Will they decide the 2022 election?

The treatment of women in Parliament House and Australian society more broadly has been the focus of much attention since the last election – how political leaders respond may decide their fate.

Influential women and how they're spearheading important change

In honour of Women's History Month and International Women's Day on 8th March, we have shared the stories of some of the most influential women who have broken boundaries with their advocacy, and continue to spread their message to create impactful change.

Please excuse me, is there a place for politeness in Australian politics?

Research suggests Australia’s brand of politeness puts an emphasis on ‘being welcoming and showing solidarity’ … and ‘taking the piss’.

Making change, making history, making noise: Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame at the National Press Club

In two powerful addresses, Tame and Higgins have insisted on action instead of just words on sexual abuse, and reinvigorated feminism for a new generation of young women.

Scott Morrison says 'sorry' to Brittany Higgins for 'terrible things' that happened

Scott Morrison has said “sorry” to Brittany Higgins during a parliamentary acknowledgement of victims of bullying, harassment and sexual assaults in the parliamentary workplace.

Lisa Wilkinson throws support behind Grace Tame

In 2021 #MeToo finally made it to #Auspol – what happens next?

It feels like history was made in 2021. But it is hard to argue there has been concrete change at Parliament House … yet.

What is complex PTSD and how does it relate to past abuse and trauma?

A person with complex post-traumatic stress disorder has the signs of standard PTSD, as well as additional difficulties that often stem from childhood trauma.

Now for some better news: 9 Australians fighting for gender equality and making a difference

There is hope Many women are understandably feeling traumatised, triggered, overwhelmed and exhausted. And it would be easy to think it is all bad news and nothing is changing. But there is hope. As a result of what’s emerged, we’ve seen an outpouring of rage from people around Australia who are fed up with the way we treat women and victim-survivors. As an organiser of the recent March 4 Justice rally in Canberra, I saw firsthand the collective anger and frustration directed at federal parliament and wider society and the thirst for change. I’m also taking heart from the many Australians — some household names, some less well-known — who are fighting for change and making a difference to gender equality. Here are just nine.