The former prime minister and his allies have dodged questions and passed the buck in an inquiry that is meant to give the public confidence that lessons will be learned for the future.
White sage is being commonly used for purification rituals.
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The Athena Swan charter commits research institutions to create a gender inclusive workplace, through taking action and being held accountable. 15 Australian institutions are now bronze awardees.
Efforts praised to get more women in Australian astronomy, but more needs to be done.
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Efforts to reduce the gender gap and encourage more women in Australian astronomy have been rewarded this week.
The new Superstar in STEM ambassador Lisa Harvey-Smith at the Australian Astronomical Observatory’s 3.9m Anglo-Australia Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory.
Men still outnumber women in senior positions in Australian universities and other workplaces. Women are pushing for change but it’s men who can help redress the gender balance.
Women need more role models in senior positions to help keep them in STEM careers.
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What is it like to be a woman working in the sciences? While there are hurdles to overcome, there are joys as well. The new SAGE initiative hopes to make STEM even more amenable to women.