The new cabinet is strong on diversity, with a record number of women and the country’s first female Muslim minister.The progressive election has resulted in a progressive…
The Labor Party has accused the Abbott Government of a “disgraceful display of arrogance” after a Bill that could see jobseekers penalised for missing appointments…
The Federal Government is to set up a new national body to boost efforts to prevent violence against women.
The Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins, announced…
A new discussion paper calling on government, insurers and the community sector to work together to provide insurance cover for Australians living on low incomes has been…
The Federal Government is offering community organisations the opportunity to apply for funding of up to $5,000 in its 2013 round of Volunteer Grants.
The Volunteer Grants…
The Federal Government is to provide an additional $1.2 million to extend a pilot program that gives vulnerable Australians access to small loans and financial literacy…
Leading expert in women’s social policy, Professor Anne Edwards, has been announced as the chair of a new National Centre of Excellence established to help reduce…
The Federal Government has extended funding for six National Women’s Alliances following an independent review.
The six National Women’s Alliances will…
Four women selected from the Not for Profit sector will join the Minister for the Status of Women, Julie Collins in representing Australia at the 57th Session of the United…
Prominent businesswoman and philanthropist, Carol Schwartz AO is leading consultations with business and other interest groups on the reporting requirements of the…
New legislation supporting gender equality in the workplace has passed through the both houses of Federal Parliament.
The passage of the Equal Opportunity for Women in…