Knowledge Hub Archive - Pathways to Politics

Interview Election

Podcast: Madame Speaker

A new podcast from Hilma’s Network exploring the diverse backgrounds, opinions, and visions of women running as coalition candidates in the Australian federal election.

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Interview Family

Behind every great leader: Sarah Hanson-Young and Kora Young

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 Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and her daughter Kora.

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Interview Political participation

Podcast: A Political Hope

A podcast exploring how we get the courageous, trusted and ethical leaders we need for the 21st century – from the Apolitical Foundation.

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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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NSW Training Interview

Supporting new female MPs to thrive: A conversation with the Hon Gabrielle Upton

Pathways to Politics speaks to former NSW Attorney General Gabrielle Upton about her time in the NSW Parliament and insights from her recent study tour researching women’s experiences of politics across the UK, USA and Canada.

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MANA WĀHINE: Celebrating the spirit, leadership and excellence of women

Celebrating women in leadership across politics, the arts, sport, and beyond, this panel discussion features Dame Jacinda Ardern, the Hon Julie Bishop, Rena Owen and Bronte Campbell.

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Campaigning Interview

Podcast: Words to Win By

Communications researcher and campaign advisor Anat Shenker-Osorio unpacks the words, tactics and strategies that led to victories for progressive politics around the globe.

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Legal Interview

Women in Suits – Rosalind Dixon on politics, democracy, women in leadership and the constitution

Ros Dixon, Director of the UNSW Pathways to Politics Program for Women, chats to the Women in Suits Podcast and answers the question, “Do lawyers make good politicians?”

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Interview

Women in public life, inequality and the Australian influence in British politics with Julia Gillard

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard podcast interview about the role of women in public life, tackling inequality and ‘Australian-style’ politics in the UK.

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Interview Cultural diversity Family

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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Mentor Match: an interview with Georgie Purcell MP and Cr Jenna Davey-Burns

“For women in politics, no matter where you sit politically, there’s a kind of shared camaraderie and understanding.” Georgie Purcell MP and Cr Jenna Davey-Burns talk to Pathways to Politics about their mentoring relationship.

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Mentor match: an interview with Senator Janet Rice and Dr Judy Tang

“Even though I have a lot of things on my plate after every conversation with Janet, I suddenly have more energy to add more plates!” Senator Janet Rice and Dr Judy Tang talk to Pathways to Politics about their mentoring relationship.

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Women represent: power, politics and making a difference

Victorian Women’s Trust panel discussion about the power women hold in office and the ways in which women lead – featuring Fiona Patten MP, the Hon. Judith Troeth, Samantha Ratnam, the Hon. Jenny Macklin and Ramona Vijeyarasa.

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