Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has generated an outpouring of grief around the globe. Part of this grief reflects her unparalleled status as a feminist icon and pioneer for women in the legal...
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JK Rowling, her new book and toxic femininity
The ideas represented in JK Rowling's new book, and in her public discourse around trans identity as harmful to women, are 'toxic' for the ways they reinforce a strictly biological account of gender...
Can the APS maintain gender equality momentum?
As the challenges facing us become more complex, the public service will need to draw on the best minds, evidence and expertise to support the decisions affecting Australia now and into the future. ...
It’s time – for a feminist law school
Recent revelations about the breadth and depth of sexual harassment across the legal profession are confronting. These stories expose a profession with a rampant toxic masculine culture where women...
The reflections we do not see
We all like to tell stories about ourselves that reflect who we think we are. Nations are no different.These stories represent who we think we are and are often based on simplified...
Why feminism is good for your health
A society advancing towards equality for women is good for everyone’s health and well-being; in fact, feminism could save your life. As a world still dominated by patriarchy struggles with a deadly...
Transparency is the most disruptive strategy
“We should go away for a dirty weekend sometime.”“I love your legs in that skirt. I’m going to be thinking about them wrapped around me all day long.”“Gosh, Rebecca, you and I fight so much ... I...
The legal advice enabling sexual abuse
This year may well prove the breakout year for sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace. The #MeToo/Harvey Weinstein moment Downunder.Perhaps it will be the first opportunity since the...
Sharing the caring: childcare adds up
Imagine a new smartphone comes onto the market. For men, it costs $100; for women, it’s $114, reflecting the 14% gender pay gap that existed pre-COVID-19. For men, the phone’s reception is flawless,...