Knowledge Hub Archive - Pathways to Politics

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Understanding public support for policies aimed at gender parity in politics: A cross-national experimental study

Focusing on Australia, Canada and the United States, this study examines public opinion on non-quota mechanisms to bolster women’s political participation.

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What’s the secret to attracting more women into politics? Give them more resources

New research shows Australians are supportive of giving women politicians a range of resources such as better compensation, childcare and housekeeping funds, and more flexibility with online meetings, to help keep them in office.

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Behind every great leader: Dr Katie Allen and Malcolm Allen

Behind every great leader is our series exploring the realities of campaigning & political life on female politicians, their families and loved ones. Here we speak to former Federal MP Dr Katie Allen and her husband Malcolm Allen.

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Workplace culture Family

Open house: where next for gender equality in Parliament? (UK)

With many recommendations relevant to the Australian context, this report is a comprehensive guide to the changes needed to ensure that women are accommodated and supported in Parliament.

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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.

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The ‘otherness’ of Jacinda Ardern

How did Jacinda Ardern do politics differently? Professor of Politics Jennifer Curtin analyses the former Aotearoa New Zealand PM’s approach to politics, which emphasised empathy, collaboration, and compassion.

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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.

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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.

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Representing care: toward a more family-friendly parliament

Instituting structural reforms to allow Parliament to accommodate those with caring responsibilities is crucial to ensuring that Australia can achieve a gender equal Parliament. This report proposes five amendments to make Parliament more ‘care-friendly’ and accessible.

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