Over summer, BroadAgenda is republishing some of its most popular articles. This compelling piece was first posted earlier this year. Think about the microwave that sits in your office. Who cleans...
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Maternity leave: how long is long enough?
Over summer, BroadAgenda is republishing some of its most popular articles. This compelling piece was first posted in 2020. The United States and Australia were famously slow to guarantee new...
What gender pay gap? Big little lies?
Over summer, BroadAgenda is republishing some of its most popular articles. This compelling piece was first posted in 2019. Australia’s gender pay gap currently sits at 14%. Australian full-time...
The Super Woman Myth: Can we have it all?
One of the challenges of being a woman in the modern world is that no matter how far we’ve come in equality, in a heterosexual relationship women still, generally, bear the burden of the ‘mental...
Will the Jenkins review fix parliament’s toxic culture?
In the wake of Brittany Higgins’ shocking allegations about being raped in a ministers’ office by a colleague, Prime Minister Scott Morrison initiated multiple inquiries. Arguably, the most...
Gender and office housework: Who cleans the microwave?
Think about the microwave that sits in your office. Who cleans it? Also, think back to your last office birthday party. Who organized the party? Who brought a birthday card and cake? Were they...
A ban on NDAs would rob women of choice
In recent negotiations on behalf of a woman who was sexually harassed at work, I found myself in an unusual position. My client sought an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). They generally prohibit all...
Will the Australia of tomorrow be more equal?
The future lives of women have changed drastically. As a growing number of women agitate for change, this new book, edited by Jamila Rizvi and Helen McCabe, contends it is time to demand what women...
Why quotas and not ‘merit’ are the answer
Tina was confident she was the right person to win the promotion to manager level in a state public sector body. She had higher education credentials, years of experience and the respect of her...