WA government calls for community initiatives promoting women’s equality Community & Social Local governments, community sector orgs, NFPs, unincorporated and community groups can now apply for WA's latest round of gender equality grants.
Premium Interviews Systems leadership antidote to a ‘volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous’ world Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Career Advice When change is happening faster, and operating conditions are uncertain, strong technical leadership alone will not cut it, says Lin Hatfield Dodds.
Qld government wants more women in leadership roles Friday June 18, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The Queensland government will host a program of events encouraging women to pursue leadership and management roles, the premier has announced.
Australian Embassy in Afghanistan temporarily shuttered Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Foreign Minister Marise Payne issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the Australian Embassy in Kabul would close as an interim measure from 28 May.
Corruption investigation finds Qld Police used discriminatory recruitment practices Wednesday May 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News QPS engaged in discriminatory recruitment practices over nearly three years when it was attempting to address the low number of women within the service.
Premium Interviews How COVID-19 accelerated the Victorian Public Service’s flexible work journey Monday April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The VPS's new flexible work policy is a product of the past year — lessons learned from working differently, increased demand for services, and a…
NSW public servants to receive universal parental leave Wednesday April 7, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales All New South Wales public sector employees who are primary carers will soon be able to access up to 14 weeks' paid parental leave.
Why empathy training is unlikely to work Monday March 29, 2021 By Sue Williamson Editors' Picks People are right to be dubious about empathy training — it has all the hallmarks of a human resources fad.
Women councillors in Victoria take part in mentorship program Sunday March 14, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Forty-three newly elected women councillors will have the chance to learn from experienced mentors over the next three years.
Premium Insights and analysis The pandemic has reduced workplace sexism. Here’s how best to argue for permanent change Monday March 1, 2021 By David Donaldson Features New research shows fewer staff are experiencing sexism while working remotely, as well as the most effective ways to win over fence-sitters on gender equality.
Ex Democrats senator elected to UN Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Commencing her four-year term in January, Natasha Stott Despoja will be the first Australian to serve on the committee in almost 30 years.
Is Canberra having a #metoo moment? It will take more than reports of MPs behaving badly for parliament to change Wednesday November 11, 2020 By Marija Taflaga Australian Capital Territory Can Australians trust their politicians if there appears to be one rule for some and a different rule for others? Everyone needs to abide by,…
Premium Insights and analysis How women in leadership are helping DFAT deal with the pandemic through a gendered lens Monday October 26, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Features A concerted effort to increase diversity across the most senior levels of Australian diplomacy is helping to shape COVID-19 recovery efforts through a gendered lens.
IPAA Victoria names top 50 public sector women for 2020 Thursday September 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Outstanding women working in the Victorian Public Sector have been celebrated at IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women event. Full list of winners within.
Victoria appoints first gender equality commissioner Thursday September 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Culture South Australian equal opportunity commissioner Niki Vincent will help implement groundbreaking new laws as part of her new role in the Victorian Public Sector.
