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Growing calls for national abortion fund in upcoming federal budget

The federal government is facing growing calls to provide greater access to contraception, and free medical and surgical abortions at all public hospitals.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

‘He’s broken the mould of what a politician should look like’: the Brisbane councillor who reshaped the Greens

Colleagues praise the unorthodox Jonathan Sriranganathan as a trailblazer. Now, after the party picked up seats in state and federal parliaments, he’s moving on

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Calls for copper IUDs to be subsidised by the federal government

Doctors call on the federal government to fund access to non-hormonal IUDs to increase their uptake and provide more contraceptive options.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

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More funding, uniform law needed to fix abortion access

Funding gaps, lack of training opportunities and inconsistent legislation are some of the barriers to abortion access, a parliamentary committee has been told.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Labor’s bill to ditch public funding for voice campaigns backed by review but Coalition dissents

Five dissenters in parliamentary committee say they are concerned about ‘trickery or rigging the system’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland urged to quit over reportedly accepting Sportsbet donations

Crossbenchers say Communications Minister Michelle Rowland should quit after she reportedly accepted thousands in political donations from Sportsbet before the federal election.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

Rise in 'dark money' as 10 dominate political donations

Political parties' and donors' financial returns for 2021/22 have been made public, with Clive Palmer giving his United Australia Party a record $117 million.

AAP · Jan 31, 2023

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Labor under renewed pressure to axe stage-three tax cuts as Australia’s budget woes mount

The party voted in support of tax cuts while in opposition and went to the election promising no changes to the policy

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2023

Google lifts ban on Aussie abortion ads

The Greens will push for Google to front an inquiry after the telco stopped ads for abortion services appearing on the platform, before reversing the decision.

AAP · Dec 16, 2022

No room for ‘ambiguities’: Sexual consent laws go under spotlight

The adequacy of Australia's sexual consent laws will be examined after a push by some states and territories for positive consent laws.

The New Daily · Nov 29, 2022

Sexual consent laws go under spotlight

Differing sexual consent laws across Australia will be reviewed by the federal parliament in the hopes of making the legal system easier for victim-survivors.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

Australian Antarctic Division boss says 'self-reinforcing culture' limited internal authority to make change

Kim Ellis tells parliament he did not have internal authority to make cultural change until a damning report revealed allegations of sexual harassment at remote research stations.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

New harassment laws to start late 2023

Federal legislation to enforce better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is one step closer to becoming law.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Territories rights laws to pass next week

Laws overturning a ban on territories legislating on voluntary assisted dying are expected to pass next week after a last-minute hitch in the Senate debate.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

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AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Lack of violence data 'totally outrageous'

How inaccessible the nation's frontline family domestic and sexual violence services are to people is not known, with the crucial data not being collected.

ABC News · Nov 3, 2022

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth tells National Press Club of government's pledge to end domestic violence within 'one generation'

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it's time to "stop shying away" from evidence that shows men are overwhelmingly the perpetrators of domestic, family, and sexual violence.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Greens to set up Senate inquiry into abortion, contraception access in Australia

The Greens will establish a new Senate inquiry to look at how easy or hard it is for people to access abortion services and contraception in Australia — particularly those living in regional and remote areas.

AAP · Jul 21, 2022

Major step towards women's safety plan

State, territory and federal ministers have agreed to a draft national plan to stop violence against women and children and enact a gender equality strategy.

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

Approval of Gold Coast beach bar sparks new battle over privatisation of public spaces

Mayor says decision to approve Kurrawa Beach Club has support from public but critics say state’s beaches should be open to everyone

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

Greens federal election wins to have impact on LNP-dominated Brisbane City Council

It is two years until Brisbane City Council's next election, but the Greens already have high hopes after their massive wins at the federal level.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Greens senator-elect Penny Allman-Payne sets up in Matt Canavan's Central Queensland region

Just who is Queensland's new senator from Gladstone? The former high school teacher and lawyer who looks set to become the state's second Greens senator insists she will base herself in the heartland of fossil fuel.

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2022

Australian Greens hail ‘best result ever’ with dramatic gains in lower house and Senate

Leader Adam Bandt celebrates ‘massive mandate’ and says Greens are willing to talk to Anthony Albanese if Labor fails to win majority government

The Conversation · May 17, 2022

How does Australia's voting system work?

As you head to your local polling place this Saturday, or cast your ballot in an early vote, it’s worth pondering: how does Australia’s voting system really work, anyway?

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

Morrison hails close ties with India and Albanese pledges $970m for Medicare – as it happened

Scott Morrison reiterates new pitch to voters, promising a ‘gear change’, and Anthony Albanese reveals plan to boost primary healthcare. This blog is now closed

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Q+A guest describing ‘constant state' of fear questions politicians over challenges facing young Australians

Appearing on Q+A, the Minister for Employment says that, despite the rise in cost of living and the housing affordability crisis, Australia is still a land of "enormous opportunity" for young people.

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