Knowledge Hub Archive - Pathways to Politics

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Interview Training NSW

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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Interview

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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Interview Legal

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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Program alum Interview Election

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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Program alum Interview LGBTQ+

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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Workplace culture Interview

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.

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Workplace culture Interview

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.

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Interview

Podcast: In the House and In the Senate

A podcast featuring conversations with the women of Australian politics – parliamentarians, staffers, party officials and more. Past guests include Linda Burney, Sarah Hanson-Young, Katie Allen and Anne Aly.

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Interview

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.

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