Workplace culture Archives - Pathways to Politics

29th of May 2023

Managing misconduct: A principled response to behavioural misconduct in constitutionally significant workplaces

This report explores the distinctive challenges of responding to sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in parliaments, courts and tribunals, providing guidance on the design of reporting and response processes in these workplaces.

28th of March 2023

Parenting and public life: a panel discussion

How can sitting politicians achieve a family-work balance & break down the barriers that women face in achieving equal representation in politics? A candid panel discussion with Sally Sitou MP (Pathways to Politics alum), Hon Andrew Leigh MP & Elizabeth Lee MLA.

15th of November 2022

Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech: 10 years on – with Mary Beard

Ten years on, Julia Gillard’s “misogyny speech” continues to inspire and challenge people to call out sexism and misogyny. In conversation with Professor Mary Beard, Julia Gillard explores the legacy of the speech and talks what comes next in the fight for equality.

10th of November 2022

Podcast: Ms Represented with Annabel Crabb and Steph Tisdell

Journalist Annabel Crabb and comedian Steph Tisdell chart the rise of female politicians in Australian politics and the unbelievable things they got up to along the way in this 6 episode ABC podcast.

16th of September 2022

Inquiry into economic equity for Victorian women: final report

The 2022 final report from the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women contains 31 recommendations focusing on changes that will have the most significant impact on Victorian women’s economic equity.

13th of September 2022

Local Government Culture Project: Insights Report

Insights Report on issues, opportunities and initiatives to improve culture and conduct in local government, make it a safer space for women and encourage more women to nominate for council elections.

23rd of August 2022

A Digital Resilience Toolkit for Women in Politics – #ShePersisted

This digital resilience toolkit by #ShePersisted brings together existing resources for digital security and tactics for preventing and handling the online harms most commonly experienced by women leaders online.

9th of August 2022

Can there be a different kind of politics?

How will the new government deliver on its promises? Sydney Ideas presents an in conversation with Sally Sitou, Member for Reid and alum of UNSW’s Pathways to Politics program; Kylea Tink, Member for North Sydney; Constitutional reform expert Anne Twomey; and political theorist Tim Soutphommasane.

25th of July 2022

More women in politics key to tackling gender inequality

Dr Ramona Vijeyarasa calls for more women in politics and lasting reform to get Australia back on a positive pathway to being globally influential and show a real commitment to equality.

18th of May 2022

Gender-responsive policy, budgets and legislation: Why it matters and what needs to change

A special Pathways to Politics conversation with Dr Ramona Vijeyarasa and Dr Leonora Risse unpacking missing diverse women’s perspectives and the impact on critical decisions being made for our nation.