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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 30

Liberal MP Terry Young has sparked backlash after rejecting gender quotas in parliament, claiming that men and women are “wired differently" & drawn to different careers – women to roles like hairdressing and men to maths-based or physical jobs like construction

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Liberal MP says women prefer hairdressing and men drawn to maths in debate over gender quotas

Labor minister likens Longman MP Terry Young’s parliament speech to infamous comments from Tony Abbott

www.theguardian.com

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 22

A sexist, violent slogan targeting Premier Jacinta Allan at a protest outside Victorian Parliament has sparked outrage. The language echoed abuse faced by Julia Gillard over a decade ago.

As Gender Equity Victoria’s Micaela Drieberg said: “It wasn’t acceptable then, and it isn’t now.” ⬇️

‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss

‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy

www.theguardian.com

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 18

How do you describe your identity – and does it change in different settings?

We’re exploring how people describe who they are in everyday situations to better understand identity, language & how organisations can be more inclusive

Take part in our short, anonymous online survey: ow.ly/wWO850WrCFa

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 16

We're looking for people who are passionate about advancing gender equality across Australia & the Asia Pacific to join our team and help us deliver our world-leading research, engagement and advocacy. We're hiring...

🔗 Research Fellow: ow.ly/iGyz50Wqnrt
🔗 Research Assistant: ow.ly/sXut50Wqnru

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 15

New report by our Director @shellkryan.bsky.social & a global research team finds that impostor syndrome isn't an individual issue, it's fuelled by workplace cultures that pit people against each other – and it disproportionately impacts women & minoritised groups

🔗 giwl.anu.edu.au/news/competi...

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jul 1

Three years on from the Jenkins Report, there’s still work to do to create a safe and respectful culture in Parliament. Progress has been made, but change needs sustained leadership and accountability

And with the recent influx of more women & new faces into the parliament, the time to act is now 👇

Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Since the release of the “Set the Standard” report in 2021, there has been a flurry of activity in response. But some of it may not be as effective as it could be.

theconversation.com

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jun 27

With at least 19 women already killed by violence in 2025, the question remains: why is gender-based violence still not a national priority?

Hannah Fearnside calls for urgent policy action that goes beyond budget announcements to meaningful reform & accountability👇

giwl.anu.edu.au/news/least-1...

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jun 24

Are you working to turn big ideas into real-world impact? We're partnering with CSIRO's ON Program & the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute to help build a more inclusive innovation sector

If you work in govt, academia or innovation, we want to hear from you!

✍️ tinyurl.com/diverse-inclusive-innovation

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Jun 18

For the first time, women outnumber men in Australia’s federal cabinet – a milestone moment. But as our Deputy Director @eliseinthewoods.bsky.social & co-author @blairwilliams26.bsky.social write, true equity means more than numbers. The job isn’t done yet 👇

Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?

Australia’s cabinet has improved on gender equality, but parliament still lacks genuine diversity across culture, disability, and age.

womensagenda.com.au

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · May 16

Prime Minister Antony Albanese announced his new cabinet this week, and it includes a record-breaking number of women.

Women have been elected to 12 out of 22 positions across the cabinet and outer ministry, with the PM saying he is "very proud" of the historic new cabinet.

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · May 14

The global backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion is growing – so what does it mean for Australia?

Watch our latest event with experts from GIWL, DCA & WWDA as they unpack the international trends, what’s at stake & how we can protect equality

📺 ow.ly/g2Ox50VSfls

@jackhayes.bsky.social

DEI under fire: The state of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion in Australia

YouTube video by Global Institute for Women's Leadership - ANU

www.youtube.com

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · May 13

Have you ever shared a testimony about your sexual experiences?

We’re investigating how personal stories of sex and sexual violence can influence public understanding and drive social change

If you’ve spoken out – in any form – we want to hear from you

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/aWkF50VRyhs

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · May 8

Following Labor’s federal election win last weekend, Australia is set to have more women in federal parliament than ever before 👇

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Record-breaking number of women to enter Parliament

Australia will be represented by more women in federal parliament than ever before, after Saturday's election saw voters choose a series of women over men.

www.abc.net.au

GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · May 6

EVENT: Meet the author

Award-winning biographer Judith Brett will be in conversation with Virginia Haussegger on her new book Fearless Beatrice Faust: Sex, Feminism and Body Politics

🗓️ Wed 14 May
⏰ 6-7pm
📍 ANU campus

www.anu.edu.au/events/meet-...

Meet the author- Judith Brett

www.anu.edu.au

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Jodie Bradby @jodiebradby.bsky.social · Apr 23

What a great night listening to these amazing women in conversation. Can’t believe it was free too. Thanks @giwlanu.bsky.social 🙏

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GIWL ANU @giwlanu.bsky.social · Apr 10

Our new report, published yday, finds that fewer women than men are running in the upcoming election and they're more likely to be contesting 'glass cliff' seats that are difficult to win and precarious to hold

@eliseinthewoods.bsky.social for The Conversation ⬇️

theconversation.com/running-for-...

Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats

Almost half of candidates contesting this election are women. But for the major parties, women are still more likely to be picked for harder to win seats than men.

theconversation.com

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