Tag: Women
Abbott signals support for parental leave laws
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has given his clearest indication yet that the Coalition will not try to block the Government's paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
'Undervalued' women take equal pay test case
Women who work in social and community sectors are arguing for pay equal to that of men with similar qualifications.[MORE]
The hidden victims of Mexico's femicide
Young women in Mexico are being targeted in sadistic sexual violence known as "femicide". [MORE]
Domestic violence project destined for Kempsey
The New South Wales Government has earmarked Kempsey for funding to run a domestic violence program.[MORE]
Nurse named Monaro Woman of the Year
A palliative care nurse from the Bombala Shire in the New South Wales South East has been named Monaro Woman of the Year.[MORE]
Abbott under fire for 'chaotic' policy approach
The Government says the Opposition has lost the plot with its paid parental leave pledge and cannot be trusted with the economy.[MORE]
Parental plan a 'cheap ploy' to win votes
Reaction from ABC readers suggests many Australians are sceptical about Tony Abbott's parental leave plan.[MORE]
Abbott says sorry for 'leader's call'
Tony Abbott apologises to his colleagues for not consulting them before announcing a Coalition plan for a paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
Indigenous women get voice in Canberra
The Federal Government has announced a new national body to represent Indigenous women.[MORE]
Tas business labels maternity plan unfair
The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce has attacked the Federal Opposition leader's maternity leave scheme.[MORE]
Abbott juggles taxes to find cash for parents
Tony Abbott says the Coalition may lower other taxes to offset the burden of its proposed levy on large businesses. [MORE]
Top gong for Cumnock woman
Cumnock woman Christine Weston has been named the New South Wales Woman of the Year.[MORE]
Having it all but missing out on so much
One of the first profiles I was commissioned to do as a young cadet 20 years ago was on the newly appointed chief executive of a division of one of the big four banks. [MORE]
Community urged to consider women's issues
The president of the Cairns Business Women's Club, Andrea Jackson, says there should be more community focus on women's issues in far north Queensland.[MORE]
Indigenous summit marks International Women's Day
The future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is the focus of a national summit in Canberra.[MORE]
Women's day celebrations underway in East Timor
Celebrations for International Women's Day have begun early in East Timor.[MORE]
Pair join Victorian Honour Roll for Women
Two western Victorian women are among four new inductees onto the Victorian Honour Roll for Women.[MORE]
Greens push for more women on boards
The Greens say federal laws should be changed to force Australia's largest corporations to increase the number of women on their boards.[MORE]
Spotlight falls on women in government
The New South Wales branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association will meet for its annual conference in Moree tonight.[MORE]
Women paid 17pc less than men: ACTU
The ACTU is planning a major campaign to close the pay gap between men and women.[MORE]
Debate over womens pay levels
There has been strong debate in the Legislative Assembly over the salary gap between men and women in the ACT public service.[MORE]
Women march to protect rights to midwives
More than 60 people have marched in Hobart to protest against proposed changes to federal laws affecting midwives.[MORE]
Majority of women blame victims for rape
More than half (54 per cent) of women questioned in a survey thought rape victims should in some cases bear responsibility for their attack.[MORE]
Women winning mining jobs
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says there has been an increase in the number of women choosing to work in the mining sector. [MORE]
Man annuls marriage to woman with facial hair
An ambassador from an Arab country has had his marriage contract annulled after discovering his wife-to-be had facial hair.[MORE]
