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Hub Category: Why it matters

How Australia stacks up when it comes to gender equality and political representation, and what needs to happen to change the face of politics.

Four female panelists holding microphones, seated on stage.
29th of March 2023

Celebrating women in leadership: panel discussion

Why does increasing women’s representation in politics matter, and how is Pathways to Politics a part of accelerating this shift? Featuring Carol Schwartz AO, Elizabeth Lee MLA and Gai Brodtmann, hosted by University of Canberra.
Graphic of a colour coded map of the world
28th of March 2023

Women in politics: 2023 map

The women in politics: 2023 map presents global data for women in executive positions and national parliaments, showing that women are underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide. Where does Australia rank?
Photo of Angela Maguire against a white background, wearing a bright pink shirt, overlaid text says "NSW State Election 2023"
9th of March 2023

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Angela Maguire

Angela Maguire, Independent candidate for Hawkesbury and Pathways to Politics alum, gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.
Photo of Sarina Kilham against a white background, overlaid text says "NSW State Election 2023"
9th of March 2023

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Sarina Kilham

Sarina Kilham, Independent candidate for Heffron and Pathways to Politics alum, gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.
Woman posting card into a red Victorian Electoral Commission box with "Every vote matters" written on the side
29th of November 2022

Victorian election: the tide is changing with women on the run

Ahead of the 2022 Victorian election, Dr Lisa Carson analyses the current state of play and what lessons have been learned since the last Victorian state and federal elections, including the impact of targeted programs like Pathways to Politics making strides towards greater diversity.
Graphic showing colourful political badges with words like "Ms governed", "Ms Construed" and "Ms Informed" on a bright purple background
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.
Julia Gillard speaking into a microphone against an orange backdrop
10th of November 2022

Podcast: A Podcast of One’s Own with Julia Gillard

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard presents a podcast featuring discussions with well-known female leaders from the worlds of politics and more, including Annabel Crabb, Helen Clark, Theresa May, Dr Ngozi Okonjo and Jenny Macklin.
Julia Gillard presenting keynote speech to the Summit audience
8th of November 2022

Gender equality in local government: Advancing Women’s Leadership Summit

Strategies to achieve gender equality in local government, with a keynote address by former Prime Minister The Hon Julia Gillard.
Photo of Wesa Chau smiling, overlaid text reads "Victorian State election 2022"
26th of October 2022

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Wesa Chau

University of Melbourne Pathways to Politics alum and Labor candidate for Prahran Wesa Chau gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.
Photo of Georgie Purcell smiling, sowing off tattoos on her arms. Overlaid text reads, "Victorian State election 2022"
25th of October 2022

Recommendations for your pathway to politics: Georgie Purcell

Georgie Purcell, Animal Justice Party candidate for Northern Victoria and Pathways to Politics alum, gives her recommendations for content to set you on your pathway to politics.
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