Gender
Ending pay inequality in women’s sport
The Matilda’s are faring better in the Women’s World Cup than the Soceroos in the men’s equivalent. But Australia’s female......
Research shines light on the gay pay gap
A new report from Melbourne University highlights a potential wage gap between gay men and their straight counterparts. The report,......
What’s behind the gender pay gap?
It’s bad news again when it comes to the gap in pay between men and women. The Australian Bureau of......
Do gender-segregated toys promote inequality?
The Greens and Play Unlimited are campaigning to raise awareness about the role of gendered toys in the lead-up to......
Not transitioning genders, just decolonising – being transgender and Aboriginal
Alongside the national discussion about marriage equality, has been another discussion – about what it means to be transgender. Aboriginal......
Concerns for women’s welfare in open mixed ward
Mental health advocates have condemned the Western Australian government for turning the states only female psychiatric unit into a mixed......
Australia ranks poorly in Global Gender Gap Report 2014
The Global Gender Gap Report 2014 released today by the World Economic Forum has ranked Australia 24th out of 142......
No magic cure-all for pay inequality
The pay gap between men and women in Australia continues to increase. As of May this year it stands at......
Victim blaming persists in the Australian attitude to rape
A report released today by VicHealth highlights the disturbing number of Australians who are ready to excuse rapists and perpetrators......
Campaigners call for gender-neutral toys
Toys R Us have been targeted in a new campaign advocating for gender-neutral toys. According to research, toys are more......