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Emails first, then meetings: an insight into the work of a mandarin at IP Australia

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Paula Adamson’s job is a lot more than electronic communications and meeting agendas, but these tasks usually bookend a day’s work of risk management and

Gains shouldn’t overshadow challenges, say public sector experts on International Women’s Day

By Jackson Graham

Federal

The Australian Public Service is edging closer to achieving gender parity in some of its highest ranks but experts say the gains shouldn’t overshadow persistent

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Commissioner: Government’s got some work to do applying inclusive agenda

By Melissa Coade

Career Matters

Intersectional diversity and multicultural issues have been big themes throughout Viv Nguyen’s working life but she was already performing public service duties through various community

‘Are Women Human?’ A rebuke to a stunningly stupid question

By Felicity Neale

Community & Social

‘“What, men have asked distractedly from the beginning of time, “what on earth do women want?”’ Well, such men, what women want is the same

Women are still angry – even as the public sector shows the way forward

By Sue Williamson

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The old stereotype that feminists are angry is being realised at the moment. Will women ever be happy? Well, no, not with the current state

To transform leadership, we simply must increase the number of women leading. But how?

By Fabian Dattner

Career Advice

It has been known for well over a decade that more women at the leadership table leads to better outcomes for all. Despite this knowledge,

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The glum facts of bias in the workplace

By Helena Cain

Career Advice

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week, Helena Cain reflects on the daily microaggressions women experience, and provides some appropriate responses – emphasising the

Nearly 1 million Australians are living in severe poverty, with women most affected

By Madeline Hislop

Community & Social

Nearly one million Australians are living in severe poverty, a situation that is much more pronounced for women than men, a new report has revealed.

Jane Caro adds her name to the political candidacy list. Why are women stepping up now?

By Amber Schultz

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More and more women — frustrated with a government they feel is out of touch with voters, backdoor decisions not debated in a public forum,

‘I would not be respected’: senior school girls told us why they weren’t interested in a construction career

By Natalie Galea and Phillippa Carnemolla

Economy & Industry

Construction is one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries. It employs around 1,143,600 people, which accounts for 8.7% of the total workforce. Over the past five years,

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International Women’s Day 2022