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Women less likely to turn up to work sick than men

Women less likely to turn up to work sick than men

Women are more likely to observe sickness prevention practices in the workplace than men, a study has found.

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

Cost-of-living crunch fuelling DV support service need

Cost-of-living crunch fuelling DV support service need

Cost-of-living crunch fuelling DV support service need

Cost-of-living crunch fuelling DV support service need

Women's Legal Services Australia says urgent federal funding is needed to ensure women fleeing domestic violence have access to specialist legal support.

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Gender bias in healthcare guidelines is failing women

Gender bias in healthcare guidelines is failing women

Clinical guidelines are failing to consider sex and gender with poorer health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people, a report has found.

Women in media under-represented at senior levels

Women in media under-represented at senior levels

A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

The UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to be a reminder of the critical role women play and encourage more to take on STEM careers.

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

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Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Rallies have been held in major capitals and regional centres to support transgender youth as the peak medical body reviews care that one state has paused.

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Laws to enforce unis acting on gender-based violence

Universities would have to adhere to a "transformative" new code which will set standards for how they prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

New international strategy to improve gender equality

New international strategy to improve gender equality

New international strategy to improve gender equality

New international strategy to improve gender equality

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has launched an international gender equality strategy to advance the human rights of women and girls.

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

March goes on as LGBTQI movement stares down MAGA hate

LGBTQI members and advocates have bared their skin and souls in sweltering heat at an annual pride march as the community warns it is under renewed threat.

Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom

Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom

Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom

Women face new battles once they reach the boardroom

The perception that women are more emotional, sensitive and empathetic towards others is contributing to gender inequality in the boardroom, research suggests.

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

Puberty blockers and trans kids' care to be reviewed

The health treatment of transgender children will be reviewed by Australia's peak health body as one state pauses gender-affirming care for new child patients.

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Gender equality targets on horizon for employers

Despite resistance from the coalition, the federal government is pushing ahead with national laws requiring employers to set and meet gender equality targets.

Equality, safety key to female staff retention: survey

More than 80 per cent of women would consider leaving a job that didn't take sexual harassment seriously according to a survey by anti-violence group Our Watch.

Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents

Parents welcoming the start of the school year are also set to be bombarded with more than 1200 tasks related to home, school and extra-curricular activities.

'We hope Hannah's proud': parents on mission to halt DV

Lloyd and Suzanne Clarke lost their daughter and three grandchildren to domestic violence and have been fierce advocates for criminalising coercive control.

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Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.

'Startling' study shows risk of online harm to children

More than one in four girls have experienced online sexual solicitation by an adult before their 18th birthday, with some being as young as 11.

Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban

A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

The federal government is considering legal reforms to require businesses to set and meet gender equality targets, with penalties for non-compliance.

Once-in-a-generation call for sexual assault justice

A proposed shake-up of sexual assault trials would give victims independent legal representation in an effort to reduce costs and ensure a fair process.

Wards shut as fears mount for mass psychiatrist walkout

Psychiatrists have begun to walk away from their jobs in the public system over an intensifying wage dispute which threatens to cause significant bed closures.

Women return to coalition as Labor hits gender parity

Despite female voters deserting the coalition at the last election, polling suggests more women back the opposition than the Labor government.

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