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Here a gap, there a gap, everywhere a gender gap. Australian feminists are taking their lead from sisters in Europe and California, where manholes have been neutered into 'maintenance holes' and sororities are now 'collegiate Greek system residences'. Now the push is on for more streets to be named after women, but only the right sort of women. Dead queens and saints need not apply

Readers respond to the push to reduce speed limits; how the Yes campaign may revive its fortunes; and Simon Crean’s legacy.

While the Climate Act may appear symbolic in nature, it establishes a new policy platform and could have implications for the proponents of new projects in the resources and transport sectors in Australia. In this Insight, we summarise the Act and its key implications for Australian businesses.

New research looked at similar laws in Victoria and around the world. The Albanese government must learn from their successes and failures.

Accountants should remind their business clients to proactively assess whether they’re paying their employees correctly, as the Andrews government ushers in a suite of wage theft laws that target a broad range of entitlements at the end of the month, says one peak body.

McGowan commits to gay conversion therapy ban We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size WA Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed his government would ban gay conversion practices if re-elected. Labor has previously indicated it would consider legislation similar to a Victorian bill that could see anyone who offers services to change or suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity fined up to $10,000, or jailed if...