Australia can do more to attract and keep women in parliament – here are some ideas
- Written by Brendan Churchill, Research Fellow in Sociology, University of Melbourne
The resignation of Kelly O'Dwyer, Federal Minister for Women, Jobs and Industrial Relations, tells us what we have known for some time: Australia’s parliament is a hostile workplace for women and working mothers.
O'Dwyer’s desire for a bigger family and more quality time with her young children reflects, in some respects, the challenges...
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